There are many versions of Quinoa Fried Rice recipes online but most contain many FODMAPs. I was inspired to try this recipe from one of my blog followers. I adapted my own low FODMAP version of Quinoa Fried Rice. This recipe was a big hit at my house. I have prepared it twice now! 🙂 
If you prep the quinoa in advance this recipe whips up in about 15 minutes. I use my julienne peeler to cut the carrots and zucchini into long thin strips, which allows them to cook up quickly.
I added 4 scrambled eggs to boost the protein, you could also fold in sliced grilled chicken, cooked shrimp or tofu.
To season the mixture, I used reduced sodium tamari (soy sauce), sesame oil, ginger and chili paste (without any garlic or onion.). What’s great about this recipe is that you can add the veggies you may have on hand such as green beans, bell peppers, or mung bean sprouts, for instance. You could also toss in some salted peanuts or toasted pine nuts for a little crunch. You can leave out the chili paste if you can’t find one without garlic. It’s a pretty forgiving recipe. You can even sub in rice for the quinoa!
Ingredients
- Yield: 4 servings
- 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 medium zucchini, cut with julienne peeler (skin and flesh, not the inner seeds)
- 5 medium carrots, cut with julienne peeler
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium tamari (soy sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger (dried) or about 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons chili paste (without onion and garlic, I used Preston & Pierce)
- 4 large eggs, whisked
- 1-2 scallion greens, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook quinoa per package directions, set aside. Can cook and refrigerate for later use.
- In large skillet, add sesame oil and julienned vegetables over medium high heat, gently stirring to cook, about 1 minute.
- Add cooked quinoa (this should be free of any residual cooking water)
- Add tamari, ginger and chili paste (if using), stirring to blend.
- Make a well in the middle of the dish, add in eggs.
- Using spatula or fork scramble eggs, cooking them, and then fold into mixture.
- Garnish with thinly sliced scallions (green part only), if desired
Yum!
Alorie Parkhill
It isn’t clear from the recipe that you scramble the eggs and cook them ahead of time. I don’t think I want raw eggs. But it sounds great.
katescarlata
I don’t cook them ahead of time, they are put in the pan, as a well and cooked in the pan. Yeah…not a good idea to eat raw eggs…ever!
Maggie G
This looks great! Can’t wait to try it!
I am having bad luck finding a garlic & onion free chili paste. Is there a brand you recommend or a store/site where you tend to find this?
katescarlata
The chili paste was found at a local outlet store called Ocean State Job lot…the brand, Preston and Pierce.
Sylvie Lafrance
Hi Kate,
The juliennes in this receipe makes it look very nice .
Thanks for your great ideas.
Wendy
I agree with Maggie, where can you find garlic and onion free chili paste?
The rest of the recipe sounds great.
Beth
How many servings does this yield and do you have a brand name for chili paste without garlic/onion?
katescarlata
Hi Beth, I meant to include –so will update the post. The chili paste brand I used is Preston and Pierce and the recipe serves 4 generously.
Anna
This looks amazing. Where did you find Preston and Pierce paste? A cursory Google search doesn’t return much.
katescarlata
Anna, I found the red chili paste at a local warehouse style store called, Ocean State Job lot. But there are other products online, such as: http://www.tigertiger.info/chinese/essentials/minced-red-chilli-tms19
Lora
I made this as written (except for halving the recipe) and it was delicious. I used fresh ginger and a brand of chili paste called Sambal Oelek (no onion or garlic in the ingredient list). Walmart and Meijer carry Sambal Oelek, Will definitely be making this again!
Anna
Thanks, Lora! I was wondering if it would work with Sambal. I’m going to try it tonight 🙂
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar
Yum! I often follow a modified version of the recipe for quinoa fried rice from Peas and Crayons, which is super simple and tasty. I love your additions here, though–sesame oil and ginger add so much flavor! I’ll definitely have to put this on my ‘to try’ list
katescarlata
Thanks Joyce. I love sesame oil and ginger…so tend to add them whenever they suit a recipe!! 🙂
Colleen Francioli
Looks delicious! I love trying new dishes or flavors with quinoa!
katescarlata
Me too, Colleen. This quinoa fried rice was so delicious!