Asian Fried Quinoa Delight Recipe

Guy Fieri-inspired Asian Fried Quinoa Delight! This vibrant recipe transforms humble quinoa into a flavor-packed masterpiece. Crispy quinoa tossed with tender Asian vegetables and a savory soy sauce glaze – a quick, healthy, and incredibly delicious weeknight meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 476.2 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Asian Fried Quinoa Delight

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Asian Fried Quinoa Delight

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • Water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Diced Onions
  • Shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Minced Ginger
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Carrot
  • Baby Bok Choy
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • Napa Cabbage
  • Sugar Snap Pea
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, plus more to taste
  • 2 large eggs

How to Make Asian Fried Quinoa Delight

  1. Toast 1 cup quinoa in a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
  2. Add 2 cups water or vegetable stock to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  3. Transfer cooked quinoa to a bowl to cool.
  4. Wipe the skillet clean. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and cook until well-browned and softened (20-30 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in 2 shallots, minced, and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; and 2 green onions, thinly sliced. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 1 bunch bok choy, chopped; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1/2 small head cabbage, thinly sliced; and 1 cup snap peas. Stir until vegetables are just wilted.
  8. Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce and mix well. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl and keep warm.
  9. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooled quinoa.
  10. Once heated through, pour 2 large eggs over the quinoa and stir-fry until the eggs are cooked.
  11. Return the warm vegetable mixture to the pan. Combine thoroughly.
  12. Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce to taste.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

13g

Carbs

22g