Easy Quinoa Fried Rice

Instructions

1. In a medium lidded saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil
2. Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the quinoa is al dente
3. Uncover and remove from the heat
4. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet
5. Saute the carrots, shallot, and white scallions over high heat until soft and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes
6. Season with salt
7. Add the garlic, ginger, and green scallions and stir fry until fragrant, another 2 minutes
8. Fold in the quinoa and stir fry until well-coated in the vegetable mixture and beginning to toast, 3 minutes
9. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha
10. Push the quinoa to the side of the pan to create a well
11. Pour the eggs into the well and cook, stirring gently, until nearly set
12. Toss the fried rice with the eggs
13. Transfer the quinoa to bowls and serve right away.