Quinoa Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

· 3 cups, cooked Quinoa

· 3 teaspoons avocado oil, divided

· 3 large eggs

· 1 tablespoon sesame oil

· 3 tablespoons + 1/4 teaspoon coconut aminos, divided

· 12 oz shredded or chopped cooked chicken (optional)

· ½ cup diced onion

· ½ cup diced celery

· ½ cup carrots, diced very small

· 3 green onion tops, sliced

· 1 cup bean sprouts

· ¼ cup chopped cilantro

· S & P to taste

PREPARATION

· Prepare quinoa according to package directions.

· Add two teaspoons of the avocado oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrots and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables and set aside; remove skillet from heat.

· In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs with 1/4 teaspoon of coconut aminos. Return skillet to the burner and add remaining teaspoon of avocado oil. Swirl to coat the bottom. Add egg mixture, stirring to scramble the eggs. Remove eggs from skillet.

· Pour sesame oil into the skillet and bring to medium heat. Add the cooked chicken (optional), celery, carrots and onions; stir until well mixed, about 2 minutes.

· Add the quinoa, green onions and bean sprouts and mix together. Continue to stir-fry for another 3 minutes. Add the scrambled eggs and drizzle the entire mixture with the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until well blended and heated through. Top with chopped cilantro.

Enjoy! Let us know what you think. :)

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