Quinoa Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Chicken

By mommypop

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 2 tsp. grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 oz. grilled chicken breast, chopped
• 2 scallions
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place quinoa in a small saucepan with 3/4 cup water and 1/4 salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, undisturbed, 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. Cook carrot, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, ginger, and garlic; cook stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add peas, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp. 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 among four bowls and serve warm.