Shrimp & Quinoa Stir Fry
Serves
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
4.6 oz (130 g) quinoa, uncooked
1 tbsp sesame oil
10 fl oz (300 ml) low sodium chicken broth
1 tsp sesame oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, shredded
3.5 oz (100 g) green peas
¼ tsp ground ginger
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 lb (450 g) cooked shrimp
1 egg + 2 egg whites, whisked together
2 tbsp tamari sauce
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
334
Fats
7 g
Protein
38 g
Carbs
30 g
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and the quinoa. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Place a second large pot over medium-high heat, then add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil with the onion, carrots, green peas, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until the vegetables are heated through. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are warmed through.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and add it to the pan of vegetables.
- Add the whisked eggs and quickly stir everything together until all of the quinoa is nicely coated with the egg mixture.
- Finally stir through the tamari sauce and serve immediately.