Quinoa Fried Rice - Episode 563

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos offers a lower sodium option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol, while egg substitute is a budget-friendly option.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often cheaper.

Put 2 cups of water in a pot.

Add a bouillon cube to the water and let it dissolve.

Once the bouillon cube has dissolved, add in the quinoa.

Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the grains are soft and opened.

While the quinoa is cooking, season the chicken with chief brand Chinese salt, chief brand Chinese seasoning, soy sauce, and black pepper; mix well.

Heat a skillet and add in some vegetable oil.

Once the oil is hot, add in the seasoned chicken and cook until done.

Add in chopped onions and fresh vegetables, including celery, minced garlic, and minced ginger; cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.

Once the vegetables are cooked, add in the cooked quinoa and mix well.

Finish the dish with a drizzle of sesame oil.

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