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Quinoa Fried "Rice"

Name: Quinoa Fried "Rice"
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter (divided) (Source: 3 tablespoons butter (divided)); 2 each eggs (whisked) (Source: 2 eggs (whisked)); 2 each medium carrots (peeled and diced) (Source: 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)); 1 each small white onion (diced) (Source: 1 small white onion (diced)); 1/2 cup frozen peas (Source: 1/2 cup frozen peas); 3 cloves garlic (minced) (Source: 3 cloves garlic (minced)); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper); 4 cups cooked and chilled quinoa (*see instructions here for how to cook quinoa) (Source: 4 cups cooked and chilled quinoa (*see instructions here for how to cook quinoa)); 3 each green onions (thinly sliced) (Source: 3 green onions (thinly sliced)); 4 tablespoons soy sauce (or more to taste) (Source: 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce (or more to taste); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 2 teaspoons oyster sauce (optional) (Source: 2 teaspoons oyster sauce (optional)); 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (Source: 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil)

Quinoa Fried "Rice" is made with cooked and chilled quinoa, eggs, and carrots.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 15 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

2. Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

3. Return for the stirring

Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.

Get to know the ingredients

butter (divided)

In the method: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted.

eggs (whisked)

In the method: Then add in the eggs and stir to combine.

medium carrots (peeled and diced)

In the method: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve warm.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Increase heat to high, add in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, and stir until melted.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: gimmesomeoven.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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