High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame
This spicy vegan quinoa combines fluffy quinoa and protein-rich edamame with sweet onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cilantro, and hot chile paste. It has a bright, savory flavor with warming heat and makes a satisfying post-workout meal or a hearty plant-based lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 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. Remove from heat and 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.
- 4
Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce, cilantro, and chili paste.
- 6
Stir the onion mixture into the quinoa mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the excess broth is absorbed.
- Calories 320.28 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 15.08 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 50.63 g 18%
- Total Fat 7.22 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 664.39 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 9.38 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 5.64 g --
- Added Sugars 4.34 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 76.51 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 413.46 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 22.78 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 44.2 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
High Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Chili Paste, Edamame Beans, and Edamame Pods. Each serving provides about 320.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Chili Paste, Edamame Beans, Edamame Pods, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame healthy?
- High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 320.28 calories and 15.08 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 664.39 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.34 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, 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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