One-Pan Kimchi Quinoa "Fried Rice"
This kimchi quinoa "fried rice" is a quick one-pan meal made with vegetables, quinoa, and savoury kimchi, then topped with a fried egg for extra protein. It’s a high-fibre vegetarian recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 2
Calories: 325.2kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ small onion diced
- 1 cup mushrooms chopped
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 2 green onions sliced (plus more for topping)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp ginger grated
- 1.5 cup quinoa cooked
- ¼ cup kimchi squeezed well and chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce low-sodium
- ½ tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch chili flakes optional
- 3 eggs
- ½ tsp oil
- Lime wedges for serving
Equipment
- Large skillet
Instructions
- Squeeze excess liquid from kimchi and chop.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tsp olive oil
- Add onion, mushrooms, cabbage, and green onion. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.½ small onion, 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup cabbage, 2 green onions
- Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook 30 seconds.1 clove garlic, ½ tsp ginger
- Add cooked quinoa and kimchi. Stir and cook another 1–2 minutes.1.5 cup quinoa, ¼ cup kimchi
- Push mixture to one side of the pan. Crack 1 egg into the empty side and scramble.
- Mix everything together. Add soy sauce, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.1 tsp soy sauce , ½ tsp black pepper, 1 pinch chili flakes
- To prepare the fried egg topper, heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat with oil. Crack both eggs separately, and cook until whites are set and edges are lightly crisp.3 eggs, ½ tsp oil
- Serve quinoa mixture warm with lime wedges and top with remaining green onion and fried egg.Lime wedges
Cooking Tips
- Boost Protein: Add an extra egg or stir in cubed tofu or edamame for more protein.
- Lower Sodium: Use low-sodium tamari and rinse kimchi lightly if sodium intake is a concern.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Cook quinoa ahead of time and refrigerate for easy assembly during the week.
- Add Crunch: Top with cucumber, sesame seeds, or shredded carrot before serving.
- Increase Fibre: Add spinach, broccoli slaw, or extra cabbage for additional fibre and volume.
- Perfect Fried Egg: Cook the egg separately over medium heat for a crisp edge and runny yolk topping.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
One-Pan Kimchi Quinoa "Fried Rice"
Amount per Serving
Calories
325.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
12.3
g
19
%
Saturated Fat
2.8
g
18
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Cholesterol
245.5
mg
82
%
Sodium
277.6
mg
12
%
Potassium
646.8
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
37.6
g
13
%
Fiber
6.3
g
26
%
Sugar
4.7
g
5
%
Protein
17.3
g
35
%
Vitamin C
17.9
mg
22
%
Vitamin D
1.4
µg
9
%
Calcium
99.3
mg
10
%
Iron
4.3
mg
24
%
Magnesium
114.7
mg
29
%
Zinc
2.8
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.