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Protein Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

A nutritious and protein-packed vegan quinoa dish with edamame.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup edamame shelled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a strainer.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the edamame to the saucepan.
  4. 4. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  5. 5. In a mixing bowl, combine the quinoa and edamame with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  6. 6. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Edamame, Protein, Quinoa, Vegan
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