One pot: Quinoa Fried "Rice"

A healthier (yet just as delicious!) twist on traditional fried rice made in one pot, for easy clean-up! Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

1 cup un-cooked quinoa
2 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 spanish onion, diced

1 zucchini, chopped

1/2 cup organic frozen corn

1/2 cup organic frozen peas

1 tablespoon minced ginger

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup chopped baby carrots

3 tablespoons light sodium soy sauce

Method:

Step one: Cook one cup of quinoa in two cups of chicken broth in a medium sized pot according to the directions on the box (typically 10-15 minutes). Once cooked remove from pot to bowl and set aside. In the same pot Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add eggs and fry until cooked through and set aside.

Step two: Heat additional tablespoon of olive oil in the same pot. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring often, until onions become translucent.

Step three: Add zucchini, peas, corn and carrots. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. 

Step four: Add cooked quinoa, ginger and soy sauce, and gently toss to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.

Step five: Stir in scallions and eggs.