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So yesterday was pretty much one of my most pathetic days ever. I woke up at 6:15 with Wes and just felt off. We’re in Austin this week and there must be something in the air that is driving my poor allergies crazy. Luckily we’re with my parents so my rambunctious boy had grandparents to wear out while I slept for 5 hours.
Needless to say when I woke up I was hungry and scrounging for food to eat. I whipped up a super easy fried quinoa using leftover mushrooms, green beans and corn. The reality is that you could use any combo of leftover veggies – a great way to use up leftovers and increase veggies in your lunch! I used leftover quinoa, although you could use any grain you prefer. And as always I love my eggs – forever and for always!
QUICK LEFTOVER QUINOA FRIED RICE
Note: this recipe could use any combination of leftover veggies you have on hand, so as long as the spices you cooked them with are complimentary then this recipe is for you!
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cooked vegetables
- 1 whole egg
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetables and quinoa and cook for about 3-4 minutes until warmed through. Make a small well in the middle of the quinoa and vegetables and add the egg into the middle of the well. Scramble the egg in the middle, then add the soy sauce, garlic powder, sriracha and ginger. Stir everything to combine then enjoy!
This year has been weird for allergies. I think the pollen counts have been higher than usual, because it never bothered me until this year. Hope you feel better soon!
I’m on a serious quinoa kick lately, so I’m always looking for new combos. Also, putting an egg on top is genius.
Mmmm, I’m on a quinoa kick that just may not quit.
I love it every single way, but haven’t exactly done it the “fried rice’ way, which will likely be a favorite since I LOVE fried rice. Your spices sound great–gotta try.
XO Hope you feel better! aloha
I love doing this! I make this once a week. It’s so easy and delicious!
Girl, you had me at “fried” and “green beans.” That’s the way to any southern girl’s heart. 😉
I love recipes like this- quick, easy, and full of my favorite foods:-).
Do you happen to have a link to some of the recipes you used for gestational diabetes? I’m monitoring my blood sugar levels instead of drinking the glucola, and I suspect I may have it. I don’t mind looking around your site; just thought I would ask in case you know you have some recipes in one post:-).
Hey love! I’m going to email you because I have a lot to say but short answer – I don’t have a link because I didn’t really use any of those recipes for my blog during that time!