Chicken Quinoa Fried Rice

Name: Chicken Quinoa Fried Rice
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon peanut oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 2 large eggs, beaten; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen (thawed); 2 cups cold cooked quinoa; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted (dark) sesame oil (optional)

Chicken Quinoa Fried Rice was pinched from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/255575/chicken-quinoa-fried-rice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.eatingwell.com.</a>

"Regular fried rice gets a protein boost when rice is swapped for quinoa in this healthy dinner recipe. Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand-broccoli, green beans and mushrooms are all good options. Serve with hot sauce if desired...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 teaspoon peanut oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided

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2 large eggs, beaten

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3 scallions, thinly sliced

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2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

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2 teaspoons minced garlic

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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

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1/2 cup diced carrot

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1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen (thawed)

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2 cups cold cooked quinoa

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3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce

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1 teaspoon toasted (dark) sesame oil (optional)

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