Earlier today, I posted about how easy it is to try cooking Thai at home. If you haven’t tried it, you should. And once you have tried it, you will then be hooked and you can move on to things like this.

This is Mama Pea’s Thai Fried Quinoa. I didn’t change too much at all on the recipe and used her directions to share with you. I am working toward the resolution of improving my recipe writing abilities, but until then, Mama Pea is helping us out!

Un-Fried Thai Quinoa

slightly adapted from Peas and ThankYou

• 1 c. dry quinoa
• 1 c. coconut milk
• 1 c. vegetable broth, low/no sodium
• 1/3 c. chopped green onions
• 2 T. fresh minced ginger
• 1 T. fresh minced garlic
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 1 c. pineapple or 1 can, in 100% juice and drained
• 1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
• 1 T. lime juice
• 1 T. reduced sodium soy sauce
• Optional garnishes: lime wedges, peanuts, cilantro,

1. Place a saucepan over medium-high heat and add quinoa, stirring every minute or so until quinoa is toasted.

2. Combine coconut milk and vegetable broth and add to quinoa.

3. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

4. Meanwhile, coat a large skillet with cooking spray or a light spritz of oil and place over medium-high heat. Add green onion, ginger and garlic and sauté for a minute or two.

5. Add peas, pineapple and cilantro and sauté for an additional minute.

6. Add quinoa to the skillet and cook until starting to slightly brown and crisp.

7. Finish with lime juice and soy sauce and add in scrambled tofu, if using.

If you want the step by step – Check our her blog!

See you at 5am for workout idea to change things up!

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