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15-MINUTE QUINOA FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN

Got some leftover quinoa, chicken and vegetables? Dinner’s ready: make this 15-minute quinoa fried rice with chicken and the vegetables you have at home. This easy healthy dinner recipe is gluten-free and super satiating.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 443 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, thinly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tamari sauce
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup chicken, cooked and chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • At medium-high, saute the garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then scramble the eggs
  • Add the spinach or cabbage and carrots and saute for a minute.
  • Stir in the tamari sauce.
  • Add 1 tbsp sesame oil, the chicken, the scallions and quinoa and stir it all together.
  • Stir for 2-3 more minutes, then add another tsp of sesame oil and serve.
  • Additionally you can add your favorite sauces - I added a bit of chili olive oil to make it a bit spicy.

Notes

Instead of spinach you can also use 1/2 cup cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower.