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.
Zutaten
- 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)
Zubereitung
- 1
Combine 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
Drain 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
Heat 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
--- To Prepare The Pineapple Fried Quinoa ---
- 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger, cook, until fragrant about 1 minute.
- 6
Add green onion and stir. Add carrots and cook for about 1-minute stirring.
- 7
Add green peas, corn, and stir.
- 8
Add the cooked quinoa, pineapple, tofu, and stir well to combine.
- 9
Stir in the Bragg's Liquid Amino and sesame oil mixture.
- 10
Garnish with green onion slices and serve immediately!
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