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posted by Zainab Mansarayon Apr 29, 2014 (updated Dec 6, 2018) 47 comments »
Hello friends!! Sunday I shared with you some of my favorite fresh spring salad recipes. Yesterday it was this bonkers amazing funfetti Golden Oreo Ice Cream and today we have pineapple cashew quinoa fried rice! Do you see a trend? I eat real food AND indulge in sweets 🙂 The warmer weather is inspiring me to get more creative and healthier with my dishes and I am thinking I should start sharing with you some of my yummy savory recipes. What do you think?
It’s time for another edition of Mystery Dish! I was inspired to create a healthier version of my favorite all time fried rice recipe when I saw this month’s ingredients. Our lovely host Jen over at Yummy Healthy Easy, picked the ingredients this month and I think she gave us a well-rounded list that got my wheels spinning as soon as I saw it.
The ingredients were garbanzo beans, eggs, flaxseed, cilantro, potatoes (any variety), bread, quinoa, lime, popcorn, dark chocolate, ground turkey and asparagus.
Using three of the ingredients, this quinoa ‘fried rice’ is packed with nutrients and flavor. It’s full of vegetables, pineapple chunks and crunchy cashews! Starting from the crispy lime coconut quinoa, to the flavorful tender vegetables, this is the perfect weeknight dinner.
Yield: 2-4 servings
Pineapple Cashew Quinoa ‘Fried Rice’
Using a handful of ingredients, this quinoa ‘fried rice’ is packed with nutrients and flavor. It’s full of vegetables, pineapple chunks and crunchy cashews!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cup low sodium chicken stock or water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 lime, juiced and zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ orange bell pepper, chopped
- ½ sweet onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloved, minced
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cups cubed pineapple
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 green onions
- ½ cup cashews
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the quinoa and chicken stock. Bring to boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover pot. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in the coconut oil, juice and zest of lime, salt and pepper. Let quinoa cool completely before using. You can do this ahead of time or the day before.
- In a large wok, heat one tablespoon coconut oil over medium heat. Add in onions and peppers and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add in garlic and ginger and cook for additional minute stirring. Transfer veggies to a bowl. Increase heat a little. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of coconut oil. Add pineapples and cook stirring occasionally until golden, about 5-6 minutes. Add pineapples to bowl of veggies.
- Add ½ tablespoon of coconut oil to wok and cook egg stirring to break apart. Cook for a minute and transfer eggs to a separate small bowl.
- With heat on high, add the remaining 2 ½ tablespoon coconut oil to wok and add in the cooled quinoa. Stir to coat quinoa in oil and let sit for about 1-2 minutes to crisp. Stir to break up clumps. Reduce heat once quinoa is crispy and golden. Stir in soy sauce. Add the veggies and pineapple and stir. Stir in eggs, green onions cilantro and cashews. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Here is a list of the creative recipes members of the group made this month! Be sure to click over to each.
Other Mystery Dish Recipes
Honey Lime Coconut Oatmeal Cookies– March Mystery Dish
Pina Colada Cheesecake– February Mystery Dish
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originally published on Apr 29, 2014 (last updated Dec 6, 2018)
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This looks awesome! I love fried rice and love how you made this healthier with quinoa. Such a creative use of the ingredients this month!
YAY you used lots of coconut oil 😀 Totally digging this dish! Love the flavors you used, and the way it was prepared. Regular fried rice has very little nutritional value to it. This one is filled with bright fruits and veggies, plus healthy fats….and quinoa has lots more going on for nutrition. Pinned for later, thank you Zainab!!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy —Reply
I am TOTALLY making this!!! I am a quinoa freak and this looks amazing. I love that you made a savory dish this time. Your pictures are always so beautiful, too. Pinned!! Thanks for another awesome Mystery Dish!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane —Reply
I vote yes to a few (just a few!) more savoury recipes. Just a few because I suspect you will always be mostly a sweet girl at heart. 😉
And … love the idea of this quinoa fried ‘rice’. Yours has so many beautiful flavours going on in there!marcie —Reply
I love your healthy dishes, Zainab! I just want to dig into this big bowl of quinoa “fried rice”, which was an excellent idea. 🙂 Pinning!
Beautiful dish! Love all the colors and flavors.
So much flavorful goodness in one bowl!
Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour —Reply
I love your choice of ingredients from the list! This quinoa fried rice looks so good, and love that its healthy too!
steph@stephsbitebybite —Reply
Yes, yes, and YES!! I could eat a huge bowl of this no problem!
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes —Reply
So colorful! Perfect for a light and tasty summer dish.
Hallie @ The Wordy Baker —Reply
This sounds delicious! I love all the colors, too!
Chloe @ foodlikecake —Reply
That looks really good!
