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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Lunch and Dinner Β» Thai Quinoa Fried Rice

    ★★★★★ from 6 reviews

    Thai Quinoa Fried Rice

    Published Jan 25, 2016 Β· Modified Jul 18, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 28 Comments

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    You know when things are called salads but there's no lettuce? That confuses me.

    Thai Quinoa Fried Rice

    Farro salad with cranberries and toasted almonds. Fruit salad. Quinoa salad with black beans. Egg salad with...mayonnaise. Chicken salad with...mayonnaise.

    And I myself am guilty of this misnomer crime! Remember my Mediterranean Quinoa Salad? Not a leaf of lettuce in sight.

    But wait. There's more. Many more. Curried Chickpea Salad. Sweet Potato, Lentil, and Kale Detox Salad. Curried Brussels Sprout Salad. I AM A VICTIM OF MY OWN DEMISE!

    Thai Quinoa Fried Rice

    But seriously. I guess a salad is just a pile of...stuff. And as long as that stuff leaves your tastebuds holly and jolly, no one's complaining or writing a blog post about it (except me).

    According to thefreedictionary.com (can you imagine owning an actual dictionary?!), a salad is 1) a dish of raw leafy green vegetables, 2) a cold dish of chopped vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, or other foods, 3) a green vegetable or herb used in salad, or 4) a  varied mixture. Ohhhhhhhhhh. Four is funny.

    Thai Quinoa Fried Rice

    This Thai Quinoa Fried Rice (with implied quotations around the word "fried') is the tasty cousin of the original gangster, Quinoa Fried Rice. The former has a bit more veggies and a sweeter, more peanut-buttery flavor than the latter. If you like a higher veg to quinoa ratio, you can certainly toss in more broccoli slaw, peppers, or boy choy.

    Speaking of which, this recipe inspired me to use bok choy for the FIRST TIME. You heard correctly. I was a bok choy virgin. The horror. I quite love it!!

    Thai Quinoa Fried Rice

    Anywho, both quinoa "fried" rice versions are beyond delish.

    Lettuce not pick favorites. When it comes to lettuce-less salads, they're clearly all winners.

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    Thai Quinoa "Fried" Rice

    ★★★★★ 4.7 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 30 mins
    • Yield: 6-8 1x
    • Category: Main Meal
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    Description

    Forget the takeout and enjoy this satisfying, healthy meal chock full of high-protein quinoa, edamame, veggies, and peanut sauce in the comfort of your own home.


    Ingredients

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    For the "fried" rice:

    • 2 cups dry quinoa
    • 3 cups water
    • 1 tbsp coconut or extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
    • 2 tsp minced garlic
    • 2 tsp minced ginger
    • 2 cups broccoli slaw
    • 1 ½ cups sliced bell pepper (I used thawed from frozen)
    • 1 cup edamame (I used thawed from frozen)
    • 2 baby boy choy, chopped

    For the sauce:

    • ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (sub tamari for gluten-free)
    • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
    • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
    • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
    • Juice of half a large lime
    • 1 tsp sriracha
    • pinch red pepper flakes (more to taste)
    • optional topping: green onions, peanuts

    Instructions

    1. Place quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
    2. Meanwhile, stir together sauce ingredients and set aside.
    3. Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add onion. Sautee for 3 minutes and then add garlic and ginger. Saute for another minute or until fragrant. Add broccoli slaw, peppers, and edamame. Sautee for 5 minutes.
    4. Add bok choy and saute for another 2 minutes.
    5. Turn off heat. Add cooked quinoa and sauce to veggie mix, stirring to combine. Season to taste with soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and/or sriracha if desired. Top with green onions and peanuts if desired. Serve hot or cold.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Jo says

      June 18, 2018 at 1:09 am

      This dish is amazing! I used beans and extra bok choy instead of edame and broccoli slaw. The dish is packed full of flavor, delicious and filling

      Reply
    2. Jo says

      June 18, 2018 at 1:09 am

      This dish is amazing! I used beans and extra bok choy instead of edame and broccoli slaw. The dish is packed full of flavor, delicious and filling

      Reply
    3. Allison says

      April 02, 2018 at 9:34 am

      Well, I am about 2 years late to the party, but I love reading your WIAW and this was on last weeks and so I made it and it's DELISH. As always, thanks for for the great vegetarian recipes! I may have to add this to the weekly staples. I already have your lentil veggie soup which is one of my absolute FAVE recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 02, 2018 at 11:20 am

        You made my day! So so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    4. Allison says

      April 02, 2018 at 9:34 am

      Well, I am about 2 years late to the party, but I love reading your WIAW and this was on last weeks and so I made it and it's DELISH. As always, thanks for for the great vegetarian recipes! I may have to add this to the weekly staples. I already have your lentil veggie soup which is one of my absolute FAVE recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 02, 2018 at 11:20 am

        You made my day! So so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    5. David Knutson says

      February 01, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      Had this for the first time, last week. Great! Just got recipe, so I can make it.

      BTW.......Shouldn't "rice" be in quote marks, as well?

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 02, 2017 at 10:59 am

        So happy you liked it! It's one of my favorites.

        Reply
    6. David Knutson says

      February 01, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      Had this for the first time, last week. Great! Just got recipe, so I can make it.

      BTW.......Shouldn't "rice" be in quote marks, as well?

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 02, 2017 at 10:59 am

        So happy you liked it! It's one of my favorites.

        Reply
    7. Sarah says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      Saladless salads, and now riceless fried rice. Hmm

      Reply
    8. Sarah says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      Saladless salads, and now riceless fried rice. Hmm

      Reply
    9. Erica says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      This is really yummy and it was put on the make again list. My kids (6 and 3) also liked this (i omitted the onion and bok choy for their sake). There are some leftovers that I am dying to eat and it's only 8am. πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Erica says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      This is really yummy and it was put on the make again list. My kids (6 and 3) also liked this (i omitted the onion and bok choy for their sake). There are some leftovers that I am dying to eat and it's only 8am. πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

      January 27, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Hellos dinner forever! Quinoa is literally the best thing ever amen

      Reply
    12. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

      January 27, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Hellos dinner forever! Quinoa is literally the best thing ever amen

      Reply
    13. rachel @ athletic avocado says

      January 25, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      I think i actually like lettuce-less salads better! They are filled with more goodness and let's be honest, lettuce is just a filler anyway, it's not the star of the salad. This quinoa fried rice is filled with so much flavor, can't wait to try! Pinning πŸ™‚

      Reply
    14. rachel @ athletic avocado says

      January 25, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      I think i actually like lettuce-less salads better! They are filled with more goodness and let's be honest, lettuce is just a filler anyway, it's not the star of the salad. This quinoa fried rice is filled with so much flavor, can't wait to try! Pinning πŸ™‚

      Reply
    15. Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      January 25, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Haha, I do the SAME thing! I definitely have plenty of "salad" recipes on my blog that contain NO lettuce.. whoops πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    16. Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      January 25, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Haha, I do the SAME thing! I definitely have plenty of "salad" recipes on my blog that contain NO lettuce.. whoops πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    17. Kelly @ Eat the Gains says

      January 25, 2016 at 11:55 am

      I have been craving Thai food lately so this will def hit the spot. And yay for bok choy, it's so good! Just a heads up, it says boy choy in the recipe though lol

      Reply
    18. Kelly @ Eat the Gains says

      January 25, 2016 at 11:55 am

      I have been craving Thai food lately so this will def hit the spot. And yay for bok choy, it's so good! Just a heads up, it says boy choy in the recipe though lol

      Reply
    19. Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      January 25, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Haha the term "salad" has always confused me too. And reading those definitions doesn't help matters. So according to #4 is Party Mix a salad? Haha. Whatever you call this dish, it looks delicious!

      Reply
    20. Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      January 25, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Haha the term "salad" has always confused me too. And reading those definitions doesn't help matters. So according to #4 is Party Mix a salad? Haha. Whatever you call this dish, it looks delicious!

      Reply
    21. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      January 25, 2016 at 9:55 am

      I don't care what you call this, it has my name all over it. Love it!

      Reply
    22. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      January 25, 2016 at 9:55 am

      I don't care what you call this, it has my name all over it. Love it!

      Reply
    23. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

      January 25, 2016 at 7:46 am

      haha, glad to see you take that 'boo choy" leaf of faith! I am loving everything about this fried rice! Such a great recipe, full of all goodness πŸ™‚

      Reply
    24. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

      January 25, 2016 at 7:46 am

      haha, glad to see you take that 'boo choy" leaf of faith! I am loving everything about this fried rice! Such a great recipe, full of all goodness πŸ™‚

      Reply

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