This stir fry is full of delicious vegetables, and an amazing superfood!
Quinoa Vegetable Stir Fry is a delicious and flavorful dish with an Asian flair. The combination of vegetables, egg, and quinoa not only tastes delectable, but also provides a huge source of protein and fiber. By substituting the rice usually found in stir-fry with quinoa, we turn a popular side dish into a nutritional powerhouse with an even better taste.
Watch this video to see how to make Quinoa & Vegetable Stir-Fry.
Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry
High in fiber and protein, this unique stir fry dish is perfect when you want some yummy Asian food.
Yield 5 people
Serving Size 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa pre-rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth optional chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- 1 cup carrots finely diced
- 1/2 cup green onions minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup peas frozen (thawed)
- 2 eggs beaten (omit for vegetarian)
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce optional gluten-free soy sauce, tamari or bragg liquid aminos, more or less to taste
- salt optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add quinoa and broth, turn to medium-high heat, cover, bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate quinoa until cold, approximately two hours. Save time by cooking ahead and make the stir-fry the next day.
- In a large skillet, heat oils to medium-low heat, add carrots and green onions, cover and cook until tender, approximately 8 minutes. Add garlic, cook one additional minute. Add quinoa and peas, cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes.
- If using eggs, push quinoa to the sides of the skillet, add eggs and scramble. Stir to combine scrambled eggs with quinoa mixture. Add soy sauce and cook just until heated, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 182mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
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I have some leftover raw asparagus and broccoli that I need to use up. Is it ok to add different vegetables to the stirfry, and if so, when should they be added?
Tami, you can substitute the vegetables you have on-hand. Just follow the same steps that are listed and cook them in oil until tender.
When it’s days scramble eggs does that mean scramble the eggs let them cook and then mix it or scramble them in the pan and mix it not cooked?
Hi Lauren,
Scramble the eggs, let them cook, and then mix with the other ingredients.
WW has changed the way they calculate points through the years. I think now it would be even different.
Hi Jen, you are correct, Weight Watchers has changed the way points are calculated. We are in the process of updating all the recipes on the site to the new Freestyle system.
I love this recipe but I am not a fan of quinoa so I used couscous instead and it came out great, thanks for the recipe.
Perfect, Tobius! You’re very welcome! Thanks for the feedback!
So good and easy to make!!
Thank you, Rose for the feedback. We truly appreciate it!