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Fried Quinoa with Pineapple

Great recipe the clear out the fridge. This is a very flexible recipe so feel free to leave some ingredients out and add whatever you have left.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Servings: 4
Calories: 333kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup red cabbage chopped
  • 1.5 cup Chinese cabbage chopped
  • 2 cups carrot finely chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli small florets
  • 1 cup green peas (frozen) thawed
  • 1 cup pineapple small cubes
  • 1-2 Thai chili pepper or jalapeno finely chopped
  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa rinsed, we used a mix of red and white quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce/Tamari
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to the instruction on the package. This will take about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut all vegetables.
  • Heat cooking oil (we used extra virgin coconut oil for its added flavor) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, chili pepper, and onion. Cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add carrots and broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add red and Chinese cabbage, peas, pineapple and cooked quinoa. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add ginger and soy sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Optional: add chopped spring onions together with ginger and soy sauce.