Chicken Quinoa Fried Rice Chicken Quinoa Fried Rice

Regular fried rice gets a protein boost when rice is swapped for quinoa in this healthy dinner recipe. Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand-broccoli, green beans and mushrooms are all good options. Serve with hot sauce if desired.

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• By: Breana Lai EatingWell Associate Food Editor

Ingredients 4 servings

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• 1 teaspoon peanut oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen (thawed)
• 2 cups cold cooked quinoa
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted (dark) sesame oil (optional)