Quinoa Stir Fry (w/ Shrimp & Veggies)

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Quinoa Stir Fry (w/ Shrimp & Veggies)

This quinoa stir fry with shrimp and vegetables is a one pan dinner ready in under 15 minutes. This dish is overall fresh, flavorful and cozy with satisfying textures in every bite but doesn’t weigh you down.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time14

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 530kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry Sauce

4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
2 tablespoons ginger grated
½ cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons sesame oil
¼ cup brown sugar

For the Quinoa Stir Fry

1 tablespoon olive oil do not use extra virgin due to its low smoke point
2 cups broccoli florets
2 red bell peppers sliced thinly
2 cups carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 cups mushrooms sliced
1 ½ pounds raw shrimp peeled and deveined
2 cups dry quinoa* cooked according to package instructions
sesame seeds and scallions to garnish
sriracha sauce optional

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Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar together. Reserve.
4 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons ginger, ½ cup soy sauce, 6 tablespoons sesame oil, ¼ cup brown sugar
In the large non-stick skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat (375°F in an electric skillet). Add the vegetables and shrimp to the skillet. Stir fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the shrimp is cooked (4-5 minutes).
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups broccoli florets, 2 red bell peppers, 2 cups carrots, 2 cups mushrooms, 1 ½ pounds raw shrimp
Turn off the heat. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and quinoa.
2 cups dry quinoa*
Serve topped with the sesame seeds, scallions and sriracha sauce, if desired.

Notes

*Quinoa amount: If you're using leftover, cooked quinoa, you will need about 6 cups (1.5 cups per person). 2 cups dry quinoa = 6 cups cooked quinoa.
Frozen shrimp: If your shrimp are frozen, simply thaw them in the fridge, drain the liquid and pat them dry before using in this recipe.
Fridge storage: It is recommended to eat up leftover cooked food within 3 to 4 days. Store the leftovers in a covered container in the fridge.
Freezer storage: Quinoa actually freezes very well. You can store cooled leftovers in a freezer safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months for best results. Thaw in the fridge and reheat fully.
Do you need to rinse the quinoa? It is recommended to rinse quinoa to avoid a soap-like flavor. However, many brands of quinoa are sold pre-rinsed so you can skip that step. Check the package details before cooking.

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