Quinoa

Quinoa Fried “Rice”

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  15 mins

Total time:  25 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa (I like Bob’s which you can get here, because it is prerinsed)
• 1¼ cups Water
• 1 tablespoon EV Olive Oil
• 2 Bell Peppers (diced)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• ½ cup Edamame (I buy the frozen organic variety)
• 1 cup baby Spinach (tightly packed)
• 2 medium Carrots (shredded)
• ½ teaspoon grated fresh Ginger
• 2 tablespoons gfree Tamari (or gluten free soy sauce)

Instructions

1. In a medium pot bring the quinoa and water to a boil
2. Add a lid and turn the heat to low and set a timer for 15 minutes
3. While the quinoa cooks chop the veggies
4. In a large pan add the oil, peppers, and onions
5. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes on a med-low heat
6. Add the edamame and spinach, cook low until the spinach begins to wilt
7. Add the quinoa, carrots, ginger, and tamari
8. Stir well to mix