Dinner for 6
Quinoa Fried Rice
Cooked rice and quinoa stir-fry with bacon, mushrooms, vegetables, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
$9.04for 4 servings
$2.26 per serving$9.04 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 26 oz | $2.08Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 15 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Fresh peas and snap peas$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.56 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tbsp peeled and chopped ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups cooked and cooled rice
- 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups sliced sugar snap peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Steps
- Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes, until crisp, then leave 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.
- Add sliced mushrooms and diced carrots, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Stir in scallions, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooled rice, quinoa, snap peas, and corn, and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, and cilantro, and cook for 1 minute before serving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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