Ingredients
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3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
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2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
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2 cups snow peas, trimmed
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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4 ounces grilled chicken breasts, chopped
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2 scallions, chopped
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1/2 cup cilantro
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 egg, beaten
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1 garlic clove, sliced
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1 small carrot, thinly sliced
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1 small red chili pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Place quinoa in a small saucepan, toast over medium heat (quinoa will turn golden brown and will pop as it is toasting.).
- Stir in 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until quinoa absorbs water, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and leave uncovered.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrot, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, ginger, garlic and chile, if desired; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add peas, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
- Remove vegetables and return skillet to heat; add quinoa, along with egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until egg is evenly distributed, about 2 minutes.
- Add vegetables, chicken, scallions, cilantro and soy sauce; cook 1 minute more. Divide stir-fry among 4 bowls; serve warm.