Quinoa and shrimp stir fry

By marthamoo

Ingredients

• 1/2 c quinoa
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 10 oz peeled, deveined shrimp
• 1/4 c chopped carrots
• 1/4 c chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 c red onion
• 1-2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/4-1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
• peanuts and sliced scallions for garnish
• Serves 2

Preparation

Step 1

Cook quinoa as directed. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tsp canola oil and cook shrimp until opaque, 3 minutes. Return pan to medium-high and add 1 tsp canola oil; cook chopped carrots, red bell pepper and red onion plus minced garlic until vegetables are soft, 3 minutes. Add remaining quinoa and shrimp to the pan, along with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and ground ginger. Cook, stirring, until hot, 3 minutes. Top with peanuts and scallions.