I use is constantly – from stuffed peppers, to light summer salads. Lately, I’ve been using it in place of brown rice or even cous cous, like in this fried rice I made last month. Fried rice is a favorite dish of mine but something I will rarely order or make.

It was good. Really good actually. And what surprised me most what that I attempted to even try this on my own considering I rely so heavily on recipes (I love to cook, but need guides).

Here’s what I did:

Heat sesame oil and cook chicken till cooked through; set aside. Cook eggs and break apart when they start to set; set aside. Heat a little olive oil and cook carrots and scallions – maybe 4 minutes. Add quinoa, soy sauce,  peas, chicken and cook for a minute or two. Add some more scallions and egg. Enjoy – I hope you enjoy this as much as we did (and just like real friend rice, it was even better the next day).