Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect simple and easy weeknight side dish. Best of all, instructions included to make it in your Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stove!
I am a big quinoa fan, so every so often, I love swapping out the rice for quinoa instead.
Now I know there are tons of recipes out there for Quinoa “Fried Rice” and today’s recipe is just a variation of my favorite fried rice recipe.
Quinoa Fried Rice
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect simple and easy weeknight side dish. Best of all, instructions included to make it in your Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stove!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: instant pot rice recipe
Servings:
6
servings
Calories: 199 kcal
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
3 garlic cloves finely minced
1 small white onion diced
1 cup mixed vegetables fresh or frozen (thawed first)
2 large eggs lightly beaten
3-1/2 cups cooked quinoa preferably day old & chilled (see notes below for how to cook in Instant Pot)
2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce for gluten free use tamari or coconut aminos
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce for gluten free version - use gluten free teriyaki or hoisin sauce instead
1 teaspoon Mirin rice wine or dry sherry can also be used in a pinch
2 green onions chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
Dried red chili flakes or Sriracha optional, to taste
Cooked chicken beef or pork, cut into bite-sized pieces, optional
For Instant Pot Quinoa:
2 cups dried quinoa
2 cups water
Instructions
Heat the pressure cooker on the SAUTE setting.
Heat oil and add the onion and garlic. Saute 1 minute. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes. Push ingredients to one side and add the beaten egg. Scramble then mix with the rest of the ingredients for 1-2 minutes.
Add the quinoa, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, rice wine and salt, and black pepper to taste. Add red hot chili flakes or Sriracha for a kick of heat. Serve hot and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
To cook Instant Pot quinoa
Rinse the quinoa and drain. Add the quinoa and water to your Instant Pot insert. Close and lock the lid.
Press [Manual] and then use the [-] button to choose 1 minute of pressure cooking time.
When the time is up, allow it to release pressure for at least 15 minutes. Release pressure valve, open lid, and fluff quinoa.
For stove-top Quinoa Fried Rice
Heat sesame oil on high heat in a non-stick wok or pan until smoky hot. Toss in the onion and garlic and cook for about 10 seconds. Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for another minute.
Push all the ingredients to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble into small pieces until cooked. (Add in cooked meat if using and saute for another minute).
Stir in the quinoa and break up any large chunks with a spatula while tossing until heated through around 2 minutes.
Pour in soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, rice wine, tossing to combine everything evenly. Keep stirring the quinoa until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add salt, black pepper, red chili flakes or even Sriracha to taste.
Transfer to bowls and serve hot and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.