Quinoa and Brown Rice with Stir Fried Vegetables
Learn how to make this quick and tasty recipe for stir fried vegetables with Minute® Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute®Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 baby bok choy, quartered
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
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Instructions
This recipe for Quinoa and Brown Rice With Stir Fried Vegetables takes no time at all to make, thanks to our Minute® Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups.
Step1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Heat oil in a small skillet, over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 3
Add bok choy and snow peas to pan. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add soy sauce and stir to combine. Serve over rice.
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Sesame Oil
Sesame oil is a popular cooking oil made from sesame seeds that is used in many Asian dishes. Sesame oil’s nutty taste makes it a perfect pairing for sautéed meats and vegetables. It also makes a delicious addition to dressings and marinades.
For another dish that uses sesame oil, learn how to make this Easy Sesame Hoisin Shrimp With Rice and Quinoa.
What is Bok Choy?
Bok Choy is a type of Chinese cabbage with a flavor that’s similar to spinach and water chestnuts, though sweeter. Bok choy is delicious sautéed or added to stir fry dishes, such as this one. Try it in this Fish With Bok Choy recipe.
Snow Peas 101
Snow peas originate from South West Asia and are also referred to as Chinese pea pods. They get their name from the fact that they are able to survive the harsh winter frost and snow. Unlike snap peas, snow peas are flatter and contain less peas in their pods compared to snap peas. They also have a less sweet flavor than snap peas.
Snow peas go particularly well in stir fry dishes. They’re also great in dishes like this Asian Shrimp and Rice Salad.
When To Use Soy Sauce
Did you know there are plenty of other applications to soy sauce other than stir fry dishes? Soy sauce’s unami flavor pairs very well with a variety of foods, from meat and seafood to chicken, vegetables, noodles, rice, and more.
You can use soy sauce to add flavor to your meals while cooking, or as a condiment if you feel that your finished meal could use some extra flavor.
For another recipe that uses soy sauce, try making this Asian Shrimp and Rice Salad.
Other Meal Inspiration
Try something with Latin Flavor with this Mexican Rice Recipe.
