Do you need a quick and easy weeknight meal that is also healthy and delicious? Look no further than bacon quinoa! This dish is packed with protein and is so simple to make. You can have this dish on the table in less than 30 minutes!
I'm not sure about you, but I could eat bacon every single day and never get tired of it. So when I discovered that quinoa and bacon are the perfect match, I was pretty excited.
This easy bacon quinoa recipe is perfect for a quick dinner. Plus, it's so tasty that you'll never believe it's good for you!
Ingredients for Making Bacon Quinoa
- Hot Chili Sesame Oil: This oil is used to cook the bacon and veggies. It gives the dish a slightly spicy flavor that is absolutely delicious.
- Turkey Bacon: You can use regular bacon or turkey bacon in this recipe. I prefer turkey bacon because it is lower in fat and calories.
- Honey: The honey helps to balance out the flavors in the dish and makes it a little sweeter.
- Coconut Aminos or Gluten-Free Tamari: These are both used to season the quinoa. If you aren't gluten free, soy sauce works.
- Eggs: I used large eggs.
- Sea Salt: Adjust the amount of salt to your liking.
- Grape Tomatoes: The grape tomatoes are added for a pop of color and sweetness.
- Garlic: The garlic is used to flavor the quinoa.
- Red Pepper: The red pepper is diced and added to the quinoa. It adds a little bit of punch to the dish.
- Baby Peas: The baby peas are added for sweetness and texture.
- Scallions: The scallions are sliced thin and added to the quinoa. They add a nice onion flavor to the dish.
- Cooked Quinoa: This is the main ingredient in the dish! Quinoa is a complete protein and is very filling. It has a nutty flavor.
Tips and Tricks for Making Bacon Quinoa
- To save time, you can cook the quinoa ahead of time. Just store it in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
- You can use any type of bacon that you like. I prefer turkey bacon because it is lower in fat and calories, but regular bacon works just as well.
- If you aren't gluten-free, soy sauce can be used in place of the coconut aminos or tamari.
- The dish is best when served warm, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before eating.
- Add additional veggies if you like! Chopped green bell peppers or carrots would be great in this dish.
How to Make Quinoa and Bacon
First, start by cooking the quinoa according to the package directions.
Next, heat a large skillet to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and bacon and cook for 4 minutes or until crispy. Drizzle with syrup and 1 teaspoon coconut aminos and cook for one minute longer.
Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
Spray skillet with oil if needed and reduce heat to medium. (You should only need additional oil if you are using turkey bacon.)
Whisk eggs and salt together. Add to skillet and cook, gently lifting sides to allow uncooked egg to run underneath, until set, about three minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cool slightly and cut into strips.
If needed, add additional oil to the skillet. Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
Stir in red pepper, baby peas, scallions, quinoa, and remaining coconut aminos and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in eggs and cook for one minute longer. Top with bacon and serve warm.
Enjoy!
Bacon Fried Quinoa
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Hot Chili Sesame Oil divided
- 4 slices turkey bacon sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or gluten free tamari divided
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 cup baby peas
- 1 bunch scallions sliced thin
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium high. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and bacon and cook for 4 minutes or until crispy. Drizzle with syrup and 1 teaspoon coconut aminos and cook for one minute longer. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Spray skillet with oil if needed and reduce heat to medium. (You should only need additional oil if you are using turkey bacon.) Whisk eggs and salt together. Add to skillet and cook, gently lifting sides to allow uncooked egg to run underneath, until set, about three minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cool slightly and cut into strips.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, until tomatoes begin to soften. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add in red pepper, baby peas, scallions, quinoa and remaining coconut aminos and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in eggs and cook for one minute longer. Top with bacon and serve warm.
Sandra Habiger
This looks delicious!! I love bacon and quinoa, so this recipe is perfect! I'll make it this weekend!