Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

Name: Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3.5 cups water; 2 cups quinoa, rinsed; 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon®); 2.5 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; 0.25 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek), or to taste

4.7

(22)

18 Reviews

8 Photos

I adapted this 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. Enjoy!

Recipe by HeidiM

Published on September 6, 2019

8

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 cups

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

3 ½ cups water
2 cups quinoa, rinsed
4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than 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 (such as sambal oelek), 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.

Cook's Notes:

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

I buy frozen shelled edamame in packets from Trader Joe's(R).

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
Vitamin C 28mg	139%
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.