Shrimp Fried Quinoa

Replacing traditional rice with Quinoa makes this stir-fry so special

Authored by: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health

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  • Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes
  • Serves: 4
  • Suitable Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Sake, Mirin, or white wine optional
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped into 1/2

Directions

Place Quinoa, water and Sea Salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Spoon out into a bowl and allow to cool slightly. Heat a wok or large skillet, Add oil and ginger. Over a mediumhigh flame, saut onion and then celery until partially cooked. Add 4 cups cooked Quinoa and Tamari, stir once, cover andcook for 5 minutes. Add peas, shrimp and Sake, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Serve hot.