Quinoa Pad Thai–Style Bowl
Quinoa Pad Thai–Style Bowl layers nutty quinoa with tender chicken, crisp carrots and cabbage, and a creamy peanut-soy sauce brightened by rice vinegar and chili garlic heat. Each bite balances salty, tangy, and gently spicy notes with crunchy peanuts and fresh cilantro. Serve it for a lively weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch that keeps its texture and flavor.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Pad Thai–Style Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 ½ teaspoons coconut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Heat the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons coconut oil in the wok. Add the carrots, cabbage, edamame, green onions, and broccoli stems; sauté until the vegetables soften slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Whisk the eggs and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl. Push the vegetables to the sides of the wok to create a well in the center. Pour in the eggs and stir to scramble, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl; pour over the vegetables and egg mixture in the wok.
- 5
Return the chicken to the wok; stir in the quinoa until combined. Stir in the chopped peanuts and cilantro; serve.
- Calories 516.99 kcal High 26%
- Protein 23.91 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 64.31 g 23%
- Total Fat 16.99 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.84 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.64 mg High 35%
- Sodium 870.1 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 6.38 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 3.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.9 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 69.32 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 295.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 41.41 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.07 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Pad Thai Style Bowl is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Carrot, Chicken Breast, and Chili Sauce. Each serving provides about 516.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Pad Thai–Style Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chili Sauce, Coconut Oil. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Pad Thai–Style Bowl?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 516.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Pad Thai–Style Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quinoa Pad Thai–Style Bowl healthy?
- Quinoa Pad Thai–Style Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 516.99 calories and 23.91 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 870.1 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.84 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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