Vegetable Fried Quinoa

Name: Vegetable Fried Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; ½ red bell pepper, chopped; ½ green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup frozen green peas; 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled; 3 tablespoons low sodium tamari; 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Recipe GLPR6b1abfe538991a

Asian

Main Course

15 min

315 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A vibrant and nutritious stir-fried quinoa dish loaded with colorful vegetables including carrots, bell peppers, peas, and green onions. Prepared with sesame and peanut oils, and brightened with tamari for a savory, umami-rich flavor. This plant-based side dish comes together quickly and works wonderfully alongside any main course.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil

3 green onions, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large carrot, peeled and chopped

½ red bell pepper, chopped

½ green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup frozen green peas

3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled

3 tablespoons low sodium tamari

2 teaspoons sesame oil

Directions

Heat the peanut oil in a medium-large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced green onions and minced garlic to the hot oil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green onions begin to soften and release their aroma.
Add the chopped carrot, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook for 3 minutes until the vegetables become tender-crisp.
Stir in the cooled cooked quinoa, breaking up any clumps. Drizzle the tamari and sesame oil over the mixture.
Continue cooking and stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until the quinoa is heated through and all ingredients are well combined. Serve hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Every ingredient here is a Harris Teeter or Food Lion staple—no special stops required. The cost lands around $2.50 to $3.00 per serving, driven mainly by quinoa's premium over rice, but that's honest value for a complete protein. The 15-minute time is accurate if you cook the quinoa ahead; plan to add 20 minutes the first time you make it. This dish reheats beautifully and feeds a family without fuss, though it's best served fresh on the same night for the sesame oil's fragrance to shine.

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