Broccoli Quinoa Stir Fry – Healthy for Athletes

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I find it such a great dinner option, and if you do have leftovers it tastes even better next day.

This Broccoli Quinoa Stir Fry is a classic at home. We use to enjoy it post-workout to get some more protein and plenty of vitamins and minerals. Broccoli is super nutritious (1), is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and active compounds, so we try to include it as many times as possible in our diet. Speaking of which… have you tried my chocolate broccoli cream? If you haven’t and you are thinking how weird and disgusting it sounds… give it a go and you will be surprised.

For more meal ideas with broccoli you have to try my roasted broccoli pesto pasta, I promise you will not regret it!

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Broccoli Quinoa Stir Fry

Recipe by NoeCourse: Lunch and Dinner
Servings

2-3

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (360 gr) cooked quinoa

  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots

  • 1 chunk ginger finely minced

  • 3 Tbsp Soy/tamari

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

  • 1 1/2 cup chopped broccoli

  • Sauce

  • 1/3 cup (80ml) water

  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) sesame oil

  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar

  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Maple Syrup

  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Sriracha

  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

  • Garnish

  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts

  • Fresh cilantro

Directions

  • Cook your quinoa according to your package instructions. Let it cool completely. The best here is to use quinoa leftovers that are kept cold in the fridge.
  • Prepare your sauce by adding all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisking until well combined and integrated.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and wait until is hot, then add the sesame oil, onion, ginger and carrots and 1 Tbsp soy/tamari sauce. Cook for about 5 min stirring frequently.
  • Add the paprika and cayenne stir for about a minute and then add the broccoli. Stir and pour the sauce over it. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 3 min.
  • Add the quinoa stir well and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.

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Notes

  • By the way…
    This broccoli quinoa stir fry will last you for up to 5 days kept in an airtight container in the fridge. To eat it let it 15 min at room temperature or warm it up. Feel free to use other veggies of your liking, to swap peanuts for almonds or for a nut-free version simply leave them out.

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