Quinoa-Style Fried Rice
Quinoa-Style Fried Rice brings the familiar comfort of takeout fried rice with a lighter, nutty grain that stays fluffy yet satisfying. Soy and teriyaki add deep umami while sesame undertones mingle with ginger and garlic, and pops of peas and carrots keep each bite fresh. Great for a weeknight Dinner or meal prep, and easy to customize with extra veggies or protein.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa-Style Fried Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; season with salt. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Take the saucepan off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes; fluff the quinoa with a fork. Refrigerate until cool, 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Combine soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl and mix until evenly blended.
- 3
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over high heat; sauté the carrots and onion for 2 minutes. Add 2 scallions, the garlic, and the ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and the quinoa; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir the sauce into the quinoa mixture; cook and stir until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Make a well in the center of the quinoa mixture. Pour the eggs into the well; cook and stir until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peas and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining scallion.
- Calories 275.43 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.24 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 42.29 g 15%
- Total Fat 6.72 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.18 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.0 mg High 26%
- Sodium 508.23 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.87 g --
- Added Sugars 3.21 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 104.32 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 170.92 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 20.02 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 13.47 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Style Fried Rice is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Eggs, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 275.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa-Style Fried Rice?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Quinoa-Style Fried Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Eggs, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa-Style Fried Rice?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 275.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa-Style Fried Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quinoa-Style Fried Rice healthy?
- Quinoa-Style Fried Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 275.43 calories and 9.24 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 508.23 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.18 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.21 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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