A healthier version to the classic take-away of Chinese Fried Rice!
Thai Quinoa Stir Fry [Vegan]
Cooking Time
15
Ingredients
For the quinoa
- 1/2 cup quinoa grain mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- salt and pepper
For the Stir fry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 courgette, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 handful quorn pieces or tofu (optional)
- 3 spears asparagus (or broccoli, chopped)
For the stir fry sauce
- 1 tablespoon thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup (or 1/2 teaspoon sugar)
- 2 cm ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon all spice
Preparation
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Put the quinoa in a pot (with a lid) and add the boiling water and bring to the boil. Season (salt and pepper) and cover. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the quinoa cooks
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Once the quinoa softens drain any excess water with a sieve. Set aside
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In a cup, mix all the stir fry sauce ingredients together (see ingredient list). Set aside
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Heat a wok (or pan) on medium heat. Add olive oil then the garlic, followed by the onion. Fry until slightly golden
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Add all the vegetables and tofu or quorn (if using). Once slightly cooked pour in the stir fry sauce.
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Once the sauce starts the caramelise (thicken) add the cooked quinoa and stir.
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Serve with your choice of sides- enjoy
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