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vegan quinoa stir fry recipe

Tofu Quinoa Stir Fry Recipe

A healthier version to the classic take-away of Chinese Fried Rice

Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Stir fry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 person

Ingredients

For the quinoa

  • 1/2 cup quinoa grain mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • salt and pepper

For the Stir fry

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 courgette, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 handful quorn pieces or tofu (optional)
  • 3 spears asparagus (or broccoli, chopped)

For the stir fry sauce

  • 1 tbsp thai red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp agave syrup (or 1/2 tsp sugar)
  • 2 cm ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tsp all spice

To serve

  • 1 tbsp chopped chillis (optional)
  • 1 quarter avocado, sliced (optional)
  • sriracha or sweet chilli sauce
  • sweet potato slices (see text above) (optional)

Instructions

  1. Put the quinoa in a pot (with a lid) and add the boiling water and bring to the boil. Season (salt and pepper) and cover. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the quinoa cooks 

  2. Once the quinoa softens drain any excess water with a sieve. Set aside

  3. In a cup, mix all the stir fry sauce ingredients together (see ingredient list). Set aside

  4. Heat a wok (or pan) on medium heat. Add olive oil then the garlic, followed by the onion. Fry until slightly golden

  5. Add all the vegetables and tofu or quorn (if using). Once slightly cooked pour in the stir fry sauce. 

  6. Once the sauce starts the caramelise (thicken) add the cooked quinoa and stir.

  7. Serve with your choice of sides- enjoy!