Friday, November 15, 2013
Quinoa "Fried Rice"
LA has great food...sushi, Korean BBQ, thai food, year-round farmer's markets. But there are a few things that don't measure up to back home: bagels, pizza, and chinese food. So one night, when I was craving that salty sweet mixture of fried rice, I found this healthy version (very slightly adapted). And you know what? It wasn't so bad! But it's no Mongolian house (Katie...you know what I'm talking about).
Ingredients
2 large eggs, beaten
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. baby bellas, sliced
1 head broccoli, sliced into small florets
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 carrots, peeled and grated
3 cups cooked quinoa
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 green onions, sliced
Sriracha, for serving
Olive oil
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add eggs and fry until cooked through (about 2-3 minutes on each side), flipping only once.
2. Set aside to cool before dicing.
3. Add olive oil to a large stockpot and heat over medium-high heat.
4. Add onion and a sprinkle of salt, and cook until translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
5. Add garlic and cook for another minute until aromatic.
6. Add mushrooms, broccoli, and zucchini. Stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add corn, peas, carrots, and cooked quinoa. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
8. Add ginger, hoisin, and soy sauce, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
9. Stir in green onions and diced eggs.
10. Serve immediately, drizzled with sriracha.
Mongolian House has the best fried rice..BUT..this looks right up my alley. If you haven't noticed, i'm browsing your blog to see what I should make tonight...This is a contender.
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