Quinoa and Vegetable Stir Fry
Fluffy quinoa stir-fried with crisp vegetables, aromatics, and a savory soy-sesame sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer. Put it in the saucepan with the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 2
Cover the saucepan, reduce to low heat, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
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Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Keep it covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the quinoa.
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Step 4
Stir the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together in a small bowl.
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Step 5
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the vegetable oil in the wok over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrot and stir-fry until they begin to soften.
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Step 6
Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil, broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry over high heat until brightly colored and crisp-tender.
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Step 7
Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 8
Add the cooked quinoa and prepared sauce to the wok. Toss over medium heat until evenly combined and hot throughout.
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Step 9
Fold in the scallion and ground black pepper, then remove the stir-fry from the heat and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers, keep at 4°C or colder for up to 3 days, and reheat to 74°C.
Risk factors
- Cooked grains can support bacterial growth if held warm or cooled slowly.
- Hot oil and steam can cause burns.