Quinoa Fried Rice [Vegan + GF]

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Substitute rice with some wholesome protein packed quinoa in this delicious fried rice dish! 

Vegan, sugar free, low sodium, wheat and gluten free, preservative free and soy free. This recipe serves  about 4.

What you’ll need:

1 cup of organic white quinoa (pre soaked)

2 cups of water

1 tbsp of organic pure sesame oil

1 bell pepper, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup of organic green peas or Non GMO organic edamame beans

2 cups of baby spinach

2 tbsp of gluten free tamari sauce (or gluten free low sodium soy sauce)

1/2 tsp of grated fresh ginger

A squeeze of lemon

Optional: a pinch of himalayan or sea salt, cracked black pepper

In a medium pot, bring quinoa and water to a boil. While the quinoa is cooking, chop vegetables.

In a large pan or wok, saute the garlic cloves with the sesame oil on medium to low heat. Add the diced peppers. Cook until softened and fragrant.

Toss in 1 cup of spinach or half the amount of spinach with green peas in pan. Keep the other half raw to add enzymes to dish!

Add in cooked quinoa, grated ginger and gluten free tamari sauce. Stir well to combine.

Serve on the other half of raw baby spinach.

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