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Last Updated on Jan 27th, 2021 fitasamamabear

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Thai Quinoa Stir Fry With Beets & Carrots (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan)

An easy dinner recipe for busy nights (like this zoodle pasta). This Thai quinoa stir fry uses minimal ingredients but has lots of flavor. Made with spiralized beets and carrots and sprinkled with green onions, this Thai stir fry recipe is the perfect Meatless Monday idea.

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Why I Live Off Easy Meals

Ironically, as a food blogger I don’t actually enjoy cooking. You’ll notice a lot of my meals are no-bake snacks or quick throw together dinner recipes.

I’m a busy mama just like you. Thus, cooking fancy meals tends to hit pretty low on the to-do list. However, I do however prioritize NOURISHING food. 

It’s not like I despise cooking. In fact, I just dislike the time I need to do it. I run three businesses from home, so a recipe that takes me 40 minutes of prep just makes my eye twitch.

 

Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe! 

Quinoa Stir Fry Is The Busy Dinner Solution

Truth be told, I could eat variations of rice or noodle bowls every day. Just cycle through 4-6 veggies, alternate plant and meat protein, chose two to three sauces, and voila!

Seriously, it’s that simple. Buddha Bowls are the fancy term. Moreover, Learn how to build a Buddha bowl in just six steps here.

Stir fry recipes are:

  • Speedy
  • Can be made with random ingredients
  • Will never be the same twice
  • Nourishing

However, my hubby feels the need to have something new and “labeled” each night. Sigh. 

Thus, this gluten-free, vegan quinoa stir fry is one of my favorite healthy dinner recipes to rotate through. And part of the reason is the color!

I love the color of beets (which is why I love this curried beet soup) because they’re just so freaking vibrant! Similarly, they kick a lot of butt in the liver department (read how to love your liver here).

I also love the look of the vegetables. If you haven’t used a spiralizer before… um get on that!

Spiralizer are awesome to help make noodles out of vegetables (like in this zoodle pasta). However, I also love using them ins stir fry dishes because they make me feel fancy. Yup, there’s no other reason 😛

What About The Protein?


This that quinoa stir fry is vegan and filled with veggies. Plus, it’s flavor and helps keep you sane because it’s so simple!

It’s a plant-based dinner option perfect for Meatless Monday. Likewise, thanks to the quinoa, there’s a decent amount of protein in the vegan stir fry.

However, adding in extra protein tastes amazing too. Here’s a great resource if you’re looking for some great vegan protein sources! Alternatively, chicken tastes great too if you’re not vegan. 

The dressing on this Thai quinoa stir fry recipe fits the theme: it’s easy. Four ingredients, throw it on and let it cook.

Thus, this easy dinner makes the perfect weeknight dinner. It’s healthy, fueling and full of flavor.

Plus, thanks to the color most kids like it too! Parenting win.

Hack: boost the protein content by adding some hemp hearts to your dish!

 

Making Dinnertime Simple

Seriously, dinner time doesn’t have to be complicated. Likewise, keep it simple and focus on nutrients- this is the base thought I use for my Busy Mom’s E-Cookbook.

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If you’re looking for even easier, healthy dinner recipes, check out The Busy Moms E-Cookbook, where I’ve gathered 30 healthy dinner recipes that can be made in thirty minutes or less. From easy vegan tacos to beef and quinoa chili, simple chicken pasta to a bok choy and mushroom bowl. These dinner recipes share a few things in common:

  • They are healthy and simple to make
  • All of the recipes are dairy-free or could easily be made dairy-free
  • The majority of the recipes are gluten-free
  • All of the recipes are real-food based and focus on nutrients not fillers
  • They’re all tasty!

To make dinner-time even LESS stressful, I’ve also included several bonus tips on food prep, pantry staples and how to make healthy eating simple. Grab your copy of The Busy Mom’s E-Cookbook

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Ingredients In The Thai Quinoa Stir Fry

  • ¾ cup dry quinoa
  • 2 large beets
  • 3 large carrots
  • 10 mushrooms or 1 cup of snap peas
  • 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 cup avocado oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sweet Thai curry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying
  • 2 green onions (for topping)
  • 1 lime sliced (optional)

Note: all of these health boosting ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping!

Kitchen Tools You May Like

  • Silicone spatulas
  • Spiralizer

Don’t forget to pin this tasty vegetarian, quinoa stir fry recipe!

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Thai Quinoa Stir Fry (gluten-free, vegan)

This stir fry is Thai flavored, gluten-free, vegan & full of flavor! Loaded with veggies & plant-based protein it's the perfect busy weeknight dinner recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 3 servings
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dry quinoa
  • 2 large beets
  • 3 large carrots
  • 10 mushrooms snap peas work too!
  • 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sweet Thai curry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying
  • 2 green onions sliced for topping
  • 1 lime optional, for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Prep all the veggies: peel the carrots and beets and de-stem the mushrooms.
  3. Spiralize the carrots and beets and slice the mushrooms.
    Beets and carrots being spiralized on a wooden cutting board
  4. Heat the tablespoon of oil in a pan just over medium heat (about a six).
  5. Add in the veggies, cover and cook for four minutes, tossing once or twice.
    Beets, carrots and mushrooms in a wok
  6. In the meantime, whisk together the remaining ingredients for the sauce.
    Homemade thai dressing ingredients in a glass bowl with a whisk beside it
  7. Remove the lid, add in two tablespoons of the sauce, toss and re-cover.
    Dressing being poured into a wok with beets and carrots
  8. Add in the cooked quinoa, cook for three more minutes, veggies should be tender.
    Quinoa, beets, carrots in a big wok
  9. Remove lid and cook for 5 more minutes until the sauce burns off a bit.

  10. Portion and serve. Top with green onions and a squeeze of lime.

Recipe Notes

Note: the recipe is only super speedy if you cook the quinoa ahead of time 😉 Embrace prep and have some in the fridge!

Healthy, homemade dinners don’t need to be super complex or strand you in the kitchen forever. In fact, it’s definitely possible to keep it simple and still enjoy your meal.

This Thai quinoa stir fry is allergy friendly (gluten-free, vegan) but it’s also full of flavor, loaded with veggies, and colorful enough that kids love it too.

Whip it up in no time on a lazy weekend for dinner or on a weeknight when you’re too chaotic to think.

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Last updated on 01/27/2021

Filed Under: Healthy Recipes, Meals & Sides Tagged With: dairy free, dinner, gluten free, vegan

Comments

  1. Susannah says

    12/27/2018 at 2:33 pm

    Looks delicious! Will be trying this soon!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      12/27/2018 at 3:21 pm

      Yay- let me know what you think!

      Reply
  2. linda spiker says

    12/27/2018 at 2:55 pm

    What a gorgeous meal! So colorful and bright!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      12/27/2018 at 3:21 pm

      It’s one of my newest addictions!

      Reply
  3. Renee D Kohley says

    12/30/2018 at 11:53 pm

    So many yummy veggies! The flavors sound great!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/02/2019 at 1:25 am

      Veggies are my staple- I aim for color!

      Reply
  4. Raia Todd says

    01/04/2019 at 7:15 pm

    Mmmm! I love the beets in there!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/07/2019 at 3:18 pm

      They make it so colorful!

      Reply
  5. Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says

    01/07/2019 at 3:51 am

    This looks so good! I LOVE all of the beets in there. This is such a power-packed nutrition meal, I think it’s great that you were able to get so many veggies in there plus lots of flavor. Yum!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/07/2019 at 3:18 pm

      Haha I always aim for color so lots of veggies! And beets are one of my favs 😀

      Reply
  6. Joni Gomes says

    01/07/2019 at 3:28 pm

    Loving these thai flavors and those bright colors!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/08/2019 at 12:25 am

      I aim to eat allll the colors, they make me happy haha

      Reply
  7. Tessa Simpson says

    01/08/2019 at 4:45 am

    Spiralizing is so much fun, and the beautiful color of the beets really shine here!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/09/2019 at 7:01 pm

      Spiralizing is fun!

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    01/10/2019 at 3:40 am

    I love a good stir fry. It’s always a crowd pleaser and delicious for all!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/11/2019 at 12:40 am

      And it’s a simple meal to throw together! Always a win lol

      Reply
  9. CHIHYU says

    01/11/2019 at 2:30 am

    I love the color and all the fresh yummy ingredients in the recipe. Just fabulous!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/13/2019 at 2:09 pm

      Right?! The colors just make you want to eat all the veggies!

      Reply
  10. jennifer says

    01/11/2019 at 4:10 am

    I love all the red — this would be a fun dish for getting the kids to try something healthy on Valentines Day

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/13/2019 at 2:09 pm

      Ohh I didn’t even think of Vday- great idea!

      Reply
  11. Megan Stevens says

    01/12/2019 at 10:59 am

    Mmm, the vinegar and beets are yummy additions here!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/13/2019 at 2:10 pm

      It makes for a nice combo!

      Reply
  12. Zuzana says

    01/12/2019 at 4:53 pm

    I always look for some special recipes with beetroot and this is just perfect

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/13/2019 at 2:10 pm

      Yay! Glad you’re a beet lover!

      Reply
  13. Meredith says

    01/14/2019 at 1:28 am

    I love the vibrant color of this Thai flavored stir fry! Pinning to try soon!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/15/2019 at 12:18 am

      Thanks! I always aim for color!

      Reply
  14. Isabella says

    01/14/2019 at 2:39 am

    Love the color! This would make the perfect GF lunch/dinner! LOVE IT!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      01/15/2019 at 12:18 am

      Yes! It’s super speedy which is always a win

      Reply

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