Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

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I adapted this protein-packed spicy vegan quinoa with edamame 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
Updated on November 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon hot chili paste, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in soy sauce, cilantro, and chili paste.

  3. Stir onion mixture into quinoa mixture; simmer until excess broth has been absorbed, stirring occasionally, 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.

69 home cooks made it!

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.