Five spice fried quinoa

Serves: 4
Prep: 10
Cook: 10

A refreshing variation to fried rice using Chinese five spice and quinoa. Super quick and easy to make and a perfect post workout meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cups chopped stir-fry vegetables
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
  • ½ tsp salt

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in wok and saute garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add vegetables and saute for 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Push vegetables to side of wok. Add egg and saute to cook. Mix through vegetables.

  4. Step 4

    Add cooked quinoa, Chinese five spice and salt. Saute until heated through.

Tips

  • This is a refreshing variation to traditional fried rice. It uses quinoa instead of rice, and Chinese five spice instead of soy sauce. Omit egg for a vegan dish.
  • Examples of vegetables for stir frying are carrot, capsicum, corn, courgette, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy

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