Quinoa Fried Rice

Step 1

Heat the pressure cooker on the SAUTE setting.

Step 2

Heat oil and add the onion and garlic. Saute 1 minute. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes. Push ingredients to one side and add the beaten egg. Scramble then mix with the rest of the ingredients for 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the quinoa, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, rice wine and salt, and black pepper to taste. Add red hot chili flakes or Sriracha for a kick of heat. Serve hot and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

Step 4

To cook Instant Pot quinoa

Step 5

Rinse the quinoa and drain. Add the quinoa and water to your Instant Pot insert. Close and lock the lid.

Step 6

Press [Manual] and then use the [-] button to choose 1 minute of pressure cooking time.

Step 7

When the time is up, allow it to release pressure for at least 15 minutes. Release pressure valve, open lid, and fluff quinoa.

Step 8

For stove-top Quinoa Fried Rice

Step 9

Heat sesame oil on high heat in a non-stick wok or pan until smoky hot. Toss in the onion and garlic and cook for about 10 seconds. Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for another minute.

Step 10

Push all the ingredients to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble into small pieces until cooked. (Add in cooked meat if using and saute for another minute).

Step 11

Stir in the quinoa and break up any large chunks with a spatula while tossing until heated through around 2 minutes.

Step 12

Pour in soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, rice wine, tossing to combine everything evenly. Keep stirring the quinoa until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add salt, black pepper, red chili flakes or even Sriracha to taste.

Step 13

Transfer to bowls and serve hot and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.