Quinoa-Cauliflower Fried Rice

Quinoa-Cauliflower Fried Rice is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor and nutrients. It's made with cooked quinoa, cauliflower, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrots, celery, and cilantro. The dish is stir-fried in a large skillet until the vegetables are tender and the quinoa is heated through. Serve immediately for a delicious and healthy meal.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me one night when I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I had some leftover cooked quinoa in the fridge, and I wanted to use it up. I also had some fresh vegetables in the fridge, so I decided to make a fried rice dish. I started by sautéing the vegetables in a large skillet. Once the vegetables were tender, I added the cooked quinoa to the skillet and stirred to combine. I cooked the mixture for a few more minutes, until the quinoa was heated through. Finally, I stirred in some chopped fresh cilantro and served the dish immediately. The dish was a hit with my family, and I've been making it ever since.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup chopped cauliflower
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the quinoa, cauliflower, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the cilantro and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The use of cooked quinoa gives this dish a hearty texture and makes it a more filling meal.
• The cauliflower adds a subtle sweetness and crunch to the dish.
• The combination of vegetables provides a variety of flavors and nutrients.
• The dish is stir-fried in a large skillet, which allows the vegetables to cook evenly and quickly.