High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

Name: High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 whole Bell Pepper; 1 tbsp Chili Paste; 2.5 cups Edamame Pods; 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro; 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger; 6 whole Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 cups Quinoa; 0.25 cup Reduced-Sodium Beef Broth; 2 whole Sweet Onion; 4 tsp Vegetable Bouillon; 3.5 cups Water

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Fusion High-Protein 💪Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

High-Protein Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame delivers a bold soy-chile heat balanced by aromatic garlic and ginger, with sweet onions and bell peppers adding freshness and crunch. Tender quinoa and edamame bring hearty texture and satisfying plant-based protein. Serve it hot for a weeknight dinner or as a meal-prep bowl that keeps its punchy flavor.

Prep15 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large pot, bring water, quinoa, and vegetable bouillon to a boil; stir in edamame, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender.
2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add onions and bell peppers; cook and stir until the onions are translucent.
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.