Quinoa Fried Rice

This healthy pineapple-fried quinoa is quick and easy to prepare. It is definitely a great way to use up leftover cooked quinoa, and the burst of sweet and savory is a delight to the taste buds.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Bragg's liquid aminos
• 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon oil ((avocado, grape seed, or coconut oil))
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
• 1 medium carrot (peeled and dice finely)
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup pineapple tidbits (fresh or frozen)
• Sauteed Tofu Cubes ((optional) Ingredients below)
• 8 ounces extra-firm tofu (drained, pressed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon Bragg's liquid aminos
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or your favorite)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine Bragg's Liquid Amino and roasted sesame oil and set aside. If you are adding sauteed tofu to your pineapple fried quinoa then prepare it and set aside.
2. 2Drain tofu and squeeze to remove excess liquid, cut tofu into 1/2 inch cubes. Place tofu in a bowl and toss with Bragg's Liquid Aminos.
3. 3Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-5 minutes, flip tofu, and cook until the other side is golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
4. 4--- To Prepare The Pineapple Fried Quinoa ---
5. 5Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger, cook, until fragrant about 1 minute.
6. 6Add green onion and stir. Add carrots and cook for about 1-minute stirring.
7. 7Add green peas, corn, and stir.
8. 8Add the cooked quinoa, pineapple, tofu, and stir well to combine.
9. 9Stir in the Bragg's Liquid Amino and sesame oil mixture.
10. 10Garnish with green onion slices and serve immediately!