Veggie (or Quinoa) Rice. Quinoa Veggie "Fried Rice" - Quinoa is a wonderful substitute in this protein-packed veggie "fried rice"! Cook quinoa, rice or couscous according to the package instructions. While it's cooking prepare veggie mixture.
Add in veggie mixture and mix gently until.
Quinoa or rice, which is a better choice for your diet?
Rice and quinoa can both be part of a healthy lifestyle.
To make Veggie (or Quinoa) Rice you need 11 ingredients and just 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients
- You need of uncooked white rice (or Quinoa).
- Prepare of water.
- You need of chopped onion.
- Prepare of chopped green bell pepper.
- Prepare of zucchini squash, peeled and diced.
- Prepare of chopped mushrooms.
- You need of minced garlic.
- You need of olive oil.
- You need of grated parmesan cheese.
- You need of oregano (or italian seasoning mix).
- Prepare of salt & pepper to taste.
White rice is great if you're recovering from a stomach bug. But brown rice is a healthier choice overall, mostly because the fiber helps prevent blood sugar spikes. The health benefits of quinoa and brown rice are similar. Similar to buddha bowls or some salads, you can throw whatever vegetables you have on hand in here!
Veggie (or Quinoa) Rice directions
- Saute veggies in olive oil till soft. (I used the insides of the zucchini for stuffed zucchini boats.) https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/356967-zucchini-boats.
- Add in garlic, rice or Quinoa and oregano, saute 1 minute more. https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/350354-how-to-cook-quinoa.
- Add in water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and cover and let sit till most all water is absorbed. If substituting with quinoa reduce to a low simmer and stir occasionally until liquid is completely absorbed..
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and extra seasoning if desired serve..
- Enjoy as a main dish or side with fish, Pork chops, steak or chicken! https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/352844-grilled-chipotle-rubbed-steaks-with-lime-butter https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/369058-balsalmic-glazed-pork-chops https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/340816-quinoa-chicken-parmesan https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/355290-honey-almond-quinoa-crusted-salmon.
It's easy to tend to go a little overboard if you're cleaning out your fridge (which is why this is called "veggie-loaded" What are your favorite veggies to have with fried rice/quinoa? Check out our Veggie Quinoa (Or Rice) Lunch Recipe on Mix & Match Mama, a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel. If you don't have Quinoa or don't care for it, brown rice would be a great substitute. Quinoa Fried Rice - This quick and easy veggie-packed quinoa stir fry recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or make-ahead meals! Vegetable quinoa fried 'rice' is a fantastic twist on a classic!