Quinoa Fried Rice With Stir Fried Vegetables & Black Beans

Quinoa Fried Rice With Stir Fried Vegetables And Black Beans.

An Easy Vegan Fried Rice, Made With Quinoa Instead Of Rice.

The Quinoa Takes About 15 Minutes, And It Tastes Even Better The Next Day.

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Introduction to quinoa fried rice

Quinoa fried rice is fried rice made with quinoa instead of rice: fluffy cooked quinoa stir fried with carrot, green beans, broccoli, corn, capsicum and tomato, browned tofu and black beans, with ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, tamari and mirin. It’s vegan and filling, and it tastes even better the next day.

Some people call it fried quinoa, or a vegan quinoa stir fry. Either way, it’s in the tradition of fried rice, but I think it’s better. The black beans make it filling and tasty.

The spices are what make it. It was a big hit with everyone who ate it with me.

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Quinoa fried rice, ready to eat

Bowl of quinoa fried rice with black beans, tofu and stir fried vegetables

My quinoa fried rice with black beans and stir fried vegetables.

Ingredients for quinoa fried rice

Here are the ingredients for this Flametree Yoga Studio dish.

The quinoa, tofu and beans

1 cup of uncooked quinoa
200 grams of firm white tofu (half a block)
Cooked black beans from a tin (ideally organic)

The vegetables

1 large carrot, finely sliced
1 medium head of broccoli, finely cut
1 fresh red capsicum, finely chopped
1 medium to large cob of fresh corn
A dessert bowl of finely chopped cabbage
A cup of green beans, chopped
3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped (or use a tin)
4 spring onions
Juice of 1 lime

The spices and flavour

1 small red onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 tablespoon of ground coriander
1 teaspoon of cumin
Half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon of mirin, plus a dash for the tofu
1 tablespoon of tamari (soy), plus a dash for the tofu
Olive oil, for the stir fry
A dash of sesame oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chilli flakes, if you want it hotter
Continental parsley, to garnish

All ready to cook

Vegetables, quinoa, black beans and spices ready for quinoa fried rice

All the ingredients, ready to cook.

How to make quinoa fried rice

Use these steps to make this quinoa fried rice with black beans.

Step 1: Cook the quinoa

Start with the quinoa, and cook it just as you would white rice.
Put it in a saucepan and cover it with water, to the depth of a finger laid across the top of the quinoa.
Bring it to the boil, then turn it down to a very low simmer.
It takes about 15 minutes. It’s done when it fluffs up and dries out, so it isn’t wet and watery.

Cooked quinoa, fluffy and ready

Cooked quinoa in a saucepan, fluffy and ready for quinoa fried rice

Quinoa cooked to the point where it fluffs up. It’s soft, and a bit crunchy, but not hard in any way.

Step 2: Brown the tofu

Coat a pan with a small amount of olive oil.
Brown the tofu, then add a dash of mirin and tamari.
Stir, and take it off the heat.

Step 3: Stir fry the vegetables

Heat the wok and add olive oil.
Saute the garlic, onion, turmeric and ginger.
Add the coriander, cumin and cayenne pepper, stirring all the time.
Add the carrot, green beans, broccoli, corn and capsicum, stirring as you go.
Add the tomato and the tofu.
Cook until the vegetables are half cooked.

Step 4: Add the beans and quinoa, then finish

Add the black beans. Add chilli flakes, depending on taste.
Mix in the quinoa and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in the tamari and mirin.
Add salt and pepper, if you want.
Turn off the heat, and add a dash of sesame oil.
Garnish with finely sliced spring onions and parsley.

In the wok

Quinoa fried rice with black beans and vegetables cooking in a wok

Using a wok is best, but a good pan will do the job.

Quinoa fried rice, served

Vegan quinoa fried rice with black beans and vegetables, served

Quinoa fried rice, served and ready to share.

Is quinoa fried rice vegan and gluten free?

This quinoa fried rice is vegan. Quinoa is naturally gluten free, but tamari labels vary, so choose one labelled gluten free if you need the whole dish gluten free.

Can you fry quinoa like rice?

Yes. Cook it first, just like rice, then fry it with the vegetables the way you’d make fried rice. It’s just as tasty.

It also keeps for a day or so, which makes it a handy lunch.

How do you cook quinoa?

Cook it like white rice. Cover it with water to the depth of a finger laid across the top, bring it to the boil, then simmer it very gently for about 15 minutes, until it fluffs up and dries out.

Quinoa fried rice: quick questions answered

What goes in quinoa fried rice?

Quinoa, browned tofu, black beans, carrot, green beans, broccoli, corn, capsicum and tomato, with ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, tamari and mirin.

How long does quinoa fried rice keep?

It keeps for a day or so in the fridge, but ideally no longer. It tastes even better the next day.

Can I make it spicier?

Yes. Add chilli flakes, depending on how hot you like it.

Can I use tinned tomatoes?

Yes. Use 3 fresh tomatoes, skinned and chopped, or a tin.

Do I need a wok?

A wok is best, but a good pan will do the job.

More Flametree quinoa and black bean recipes

Love quinoa or black beans? Try my tofu and vegetable stir fry with quinoa, my roasted sweet potato, quinoa and black bean salad, or my black bean curry.

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