Teriyaki Stir-Fry Veggies Over Quinoa {quick & easy!}

A few weeks ago I posted a cell phone picture of my veggie stir fry on my facebook page.

I got a few requests for the recipe.

Ask, and you shall receive. You're welcome.

{even though it's ridiculously easy}

Let's start with the quinoa.

I buy this gigantic bag from Costco...

And ALWAYS cook it in a rice cooker.

SO easy, you don't have to think about it and it turns out perfect every time.

While the quinoa is cooking away - it takes about 20 minutes - chop up the veggies.

For this stir fry I used purple cabbage, zucchini, broccoli, snow peas, carrots, onions and bean sprouts.

I normally throw in mushrooms, but forgot to pick some up at the store.

You can totally customize this part and add {or leave out} whichever veggies you like!

Once they're all chopped, you're ready to fry!

I always used a wok, but discovered I really like this deep pan instead.

Either way, put in a small amount of olive oil {maybe a tablespoon or less}

and then crank up the heat.

I had mine right at 8, so medium high.

Add in the veggies, starting with the crunchiest first.

I always start with the onions, as they take the longest.

I cook them for a few seconds and then add in the carrots, broccoli, and so on until the softest veggie is in.

Once they've all had a chance to cook together for just a second,

{remember, this is a quick stir fry...the veggies should still have some bite to them and not be mush}

you're ready for the teriyaki.

This is quite possibly the most important part.

We use a locally made teriyaki that is absolutely delish.

{random tidbit - the makers of this sauce own a Japanese restaurant that hubby and I both use to work at...it's where we met...aaaaawe :)}

Anyway, any teriyaki will do, so just find one that you like!

Pour a few tablespoons of sauce over the veggies and let them cook together for just another minute,

and then turn off the heat!

Mushy stir fry is never a good thing, so try not to overcook.

By this time the quinoa should be done!

{wasn't that easy?!}

Put a heap of veggies on a bed of quinoa and BINGO!

You've got dinner.

Quick.Easy.Fresh.Deslish.

Enjoy!