Quinoa "Fried Rice" Recipe

I love fried rice, and lately I've been making fried rice with quinoa instead of rice.  I think the end result is a lot more flavorful (quinoa seems to absorb flavors better), and of course quinoa is a lot healthier than regular white rice.

The recipe is very versatile - you can add a variety of ingredients - shrimp, edamame, peas, carrots, pork, and more. 

Quinoa Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 t + 2 T vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 c white onion, chopped
• 1 c cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 c cooked quinoa 
• 2 T soy sauce
• 3 stalks green onion, chopped

Directions:

• In a pan, heat 1 t oil on medium-high heat.  
• Beat eggs in a separate bowl and cook in pan until set. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In same pan, heat 2 T vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
• Add white onions and chicken.  Cook for 1 minute.
• Add quinoa and soy sauce.  Cook for approximately 5 minutes.  Meanwhile, slice cooked eggs into thin strips.
• Add eggs and green onions to quinoa mixture; cook and stir approximately one minute