Thai Pineapple Fried Quiona

This dish is super quick and easy and perfect for busy days. Can be enjoyed as a main meal or as a summery side!

Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 minsYields1 Serving
 1 Cup Quinoa
 2 cups of Salted Water
 1 Onion, Chopped
 3 Cloves Of Garlic, Chopped
 1 Tablespoon Oil
 2 Carrots, Cut Into Thin Sticks
 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Thin Sticks
 1/2 Cup Frozen Peas
 1/2 Cup Cashews
 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
 1 Cup Pineapple, Cut Into Small Pieces
 2 Spring Onions, Cut Into Rings
 Salt, To Taste
 Black Pepper, To Taste
 Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
 Fresh Coriander (Optional)
1

Rinse the quinoa under cold running water and place in a pan. Pour in the 2 cups of salted water and cook on a medium heat until boiling. Then reduce to a simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.

2

Next, cook the frozen peas for around 7 minutes or until soft, setting aside once done.

3

Next, in a large pan or wok, heat the oil and sauté the onions. Add in the garlic, carrots and bell pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes.

4

Stir in the rice and season with the curry powder and the soy sauce.

5

Add in the pineapple, the peas, spring onions and the cashews, stirring regularly.

6

Season with salt and pepper and the red pepper flakes if desired.

7

Stir well until combined and serve with the coriander.

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This recipe is by Sina, taken from Vegan Heaven. https://veganheaven.org/recipe/easy-pineapple-fried-rice-recipe-vegan/

Ingredients

 1 Cup Quinoa
 2 cups of Salted Water
 1 Onion, Chopped
 3 Cloves Of Garlic, Chopped
 1 Tablespoon Oil
 2 Carrots, Cut Into Thin Sticks
 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Thin Sticks
 1/2 Cup Frozen Peas
 1/2 Cup Cashews
 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
 1 Cup Pineapple, Cut Into Small Pieces
 2 Spring Onions, Cut Into Rings
 Salt, To Taste
 Black Pepper, To Taste
 Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
 Fresh Coriander (Optional)

Directions

1

Rinse the quinoa under cold running water and place in a pan. Pour in the 2 cups of salted water and cook on a medium heat until boiling. Then reduce to a simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.

2

Next, cook the frozen peas for around 7 minutes or until soft, setting aside once done.

3

Next, in a large pan or wok, heat the oil and sauté the onions. Add in the garlic, carrots and bell pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes.

4

Stir in the rice and season with the curry powder and the soy sauce.

5

Add in the pineapple, the peas, spring onions and the cashews, stirring regularly.

6

Season with salt and pepper and the red pepper flakes if desired.

7

Stir well until combined and serve with the coriander.

Notes

Thai Pineapple Fried Quiona

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