Chinese “Fried” Quinoa

Name: Chinese “Fried” Quinoa
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 6 ounces cremini or shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 (12–14 ounce) block extra-firm organic tofu; 2 tablespoons tamari or to taste; Pinch black pepper; ¾ teaspoon Indian black salt (kala namak); 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup finely chopped spinach or kale; 1 cup dry white quinoa; 1 red or orange bell pepper, deseeded and diced; 1 cup frozen green peas; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to your preference; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 3 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Plant-Based Cookbook

By Ashley Madden

Published 2021

About

This was inspired by traditional fried rice but includes some healthy twists—quinoa instead of rice, tofu instead of egg, and “fried” without oil. This recipe calls for black salt, or kala namak, for an egg-y aroma and taste. It’s not necessary but intensifies the flavor! Serve this on its own or with steamed broccoli.