Vegan Pineapple Fried Quinoa

• Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish
• Cuisine Dairy-Free, Spring, Summer, Vegan

Prep time

Cook time

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa uncooked
• 2 cups Water
• 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cup Red Onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons Ginger fresh, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
• 3/4 cup Frozen Peas
• 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
• 1 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits drained
• 1/3 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Set quinoa aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
2. Add coconut oil to a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook for about 3 minutes, until fragrant.
4. Add the peas, bell pepper, and pineapple, and cook over high-heat for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pineapple just starts to caramelize.
5. Add the cooked quinoa, cilantro, and salt. Mix well and cook for an additional minute. Serve hot.
6. TIP: Quinoa may also be cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge to cool.
7. serve with grilled protein of your choice