Description
Ready in less than 30 minutes this pineapple fried quinoa recipe makes a delicious weeknight meal & even freezes well for lunches!
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 cup carrots, diced (about 2 medium carrots)*
- 1 cup green beans, sliced in 2” slices*
- 5 cups cooked quinoa (usually 1 1/2 cups raw)
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (or cashews)
- 1–2 cups sliced pineapple (can use canned or frozen)
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chilli garlic sauce
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- dash of water to thin (if needed)
*Fresh Ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
*If making quinoa specifically for this recipe, I like to undercook the quinoa by 2-3 minutes so it will stay firmer in the stir-fry. If the quinoa is overcooked it may get quite soft. Toasting the raw quinoa quickly in the dry pot before adding the water helps to boost the flavour!
- Heat a deep skillet or wok and add the pineapple pieces. Heat until the pieces are slightly caramelized (for a quicker meal you can skip this step and just add the pineapple pieces at the end).
- Remove the pineapple pieces and add ½ tbsp oil (or water/broth) to the same skillet or wok. Add the onion and cook 1-2 minutes until softened. Add the carrots and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Then, add the green beans to the carrots and onion and cook for 1-2 minutes until the beans turn bright green.
- Add the quinoa and mix it with the veggies. Then, drizzle the sauce overtop and stir to combine. Stir in the pineapple and heat through for just a minute. The quinoa will continue to soften so I like to not keep it on the heat very long after adding the quinoa so the stir-fry doesn’t get mushy).
- The peanuts tend to lose their crunch so you can add the peanuts just before serving.
- Best when fresh but this recipe keeps surprisingly well and also freezes really well!
Notes
Approximate Cost: CAD $8.11 ($2.03/serving).
This recipe can be made using frozen onion, vegetables, and pineapple for a really easy and convenient meal. Check out our pantry and freezer tips to see how we stock our freezer with versatile ingredients so making recipes like this one are possible when we are low on fresh fruit and vegetables! The sauce for this recipe is made entirely from our pantry staples. We’ve minimized our condiments to a few versatile and flavourful items!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Thai inspired