Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

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I adapted this high protein quinoa recipe from a turkey burger recipe when I went vegan. It is also gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce. I use it as a post-workout meal, as it is delicious, satisfying and relatively high in plant-based protein.

Submitted by HeidiM

Published on September 6, 2019

9

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

3 ½ cups water
2 cups quinoa, rinsed
4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
2 ½ cups frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 sweet onions, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
6 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon hot chile paste, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Bring water, quinoa, and vegetable bouillon to a boil in a large pot; stir in edamame, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and bell peppers until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, cilantro, and chile paste.
Stir onion mixture into quinoa mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, until excess broth has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Tips

This can be served immediately or refrigerated for up to 1 week and reheated.

I buy frozen shelled edamame in packets that can be found in many grocery stores.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206	Calories
5g	Fat
35g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Sodium 293mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g	15%
Vitamin C 28mg	31%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 380mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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