Quinoa and Brown Rice with Stir Fried Vegetables
Learn how to make this quick and tasty recipe for Stir Fried Vegetables recipe made with Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 baby bok choy, quartered
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
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Instructions
This Quinoa and Brown Rice With Stir Fried Vegetables recipe takes no time at all and is made with Minute® Brown Rice and Quinoa Rice 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 often found in Asian cuisine made from toasted sesame seeds. Sesame oil’s nutty taste means that it is perfect for sauteing meats and vegetables along with adding into 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 Chinese cabbage which has a flavor between spinach and water chestnuts, though with a sweeter flavor. Bok choy goes great in dishes like this one along with other recipes like this Fish With Bok Choy.
Why are They Called Snow Peas?
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.
Snow peas go particularly well in stir frys along with salads 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 frys. By experimenting with soy sauce in your other dishes, you can really get some unique and special flavors. Soy sauce’s unami flavor pairs very well with foods like meat, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and seafood.
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 which uses soy sauce, try making this Asian Shrimp and Rice Salad.
