Chicken Quinoa Fried Rice

Chicken Quinoa Fried Rice was pinched from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/255575/chicken-quinoa-fried-rice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.eatingwell.com.</a>

"Regular fried rice gets a protein boost when rice is swapped for quinoa in this healthy dinner recipe. Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand-broccoli, green beans and mushrooms are all good options. Serve with hot sauce if desired...."

INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon peanut oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen (thawed)
2 cups cold cooked quinoa
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted (dark) sesame oil (optional)
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