This plant-based Asian Edamame Quinoa is packed with protein!
Hi friends!
Quinoa is one of those foods I keep in bulk. As a mainly plant-based eater you can't beat the nutrients and protein packed in this little grain. One cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein PLUS fiber, magnesium, folate, Vitamin B-6, selenium and potassium. It's quite magical in my opinion.
I put quinoa is salads, use it as a side dish or whip up main dishes like this Asian Edamame Quinoa. It's packed all sorts of yummy plant-based protein in one easy to put together package.
This Asian Edamame Quinoa is Vegetarian & Vegan!
I got the inspiration for the asian flavors with the quinoa from a dish I ate at Tupelo Honey in Asheville many moons ago. Their version was part of another dish but I thought it was so tasty and would make a great vegetarian main course. To make my version I chopped red bell pepper and green onions, plus grabbed a handful of pre-cut julienned carrots.
They result was practically a rainbow of veggie color.
My secret ingredients are some beautiful sesame oil AND golden raisins. The sesame oil really solidifies that asian flavor and the golden raisins give a subtle sweetness to the dish.
The result is something colorful, beautiful and so tasty. Above all it is super healthy and is a high protein vegetarian dish. It's also vegan too!
It is perfect for a light dinner or you can make a big batch to eat for lunches all week. It can keep well in the fridge for several days. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Asian Edamame Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth, or water *
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 small red pepper, chopped
- 3 scallions, sliced
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan put the quinoa in the vegetable broth with the salt. Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Turn the burner to simmer and cover. The quinoa should be cooked in about 15 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the edamame, carrots, red peppers, scallions and raisins.
- Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey and lime to make the dressing.
- Stir the dressing into the quinoa mixture, coating everything well.
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Like this Asian Edamame Quinoa? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board!
Love quinoa? Also try...
- Crock Pot Mexican Quinoa Bake
- 3 Easy Quinoa Salads
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Thanks for stopping by friends. Tomorrow I'm sharing what I planted in my garden this year.
Your turn!
Do you eat quinoa?
Nadia says
can I use red wine vinegar instead of the rice wine vinegar??
Ramona says
I love the idea of this salad. I’m such a quinoa fan! The colours in this salad are so inviting and healthy looking. Definitely a must make and have. My family would love this. Thank you so much Julie for sharing this delicious recipe. ????
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
My, what a vibrant salad! I could see packing this for a fabulous picnic lunch (I've been on a picnic kick since the weather is finally gorgeous here). The addition of the raisins for subtle sweetness is brilliant!
Brian Jones says
That looks so colourful a big plate of summer, loving the flavours you have got going on too!
Lisa Ballantyne says
Looks wonderful, and follows the rule of thumb for those like me who are diabetic: "High Protein, Low Carb!"
Erinn says
golden raisins and edamame!! Yum!!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
Yum! I need to up my Asian inspired food game since I haven't made anything in so long.
Natalie says
This looks so delish!! Love all of these ingredients - I would totally make this for lunch or dinner. Such pretty colors too!
Thanks for sharing!
Kyra @ Vie De La Vegan says
Yum, this looks delicious Julie! You know, I've never actually had edamame...I've never seen it here 🙁 but I'll have to make this recipe without it. I love healthy lunches with quinoa!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
I'm not really a fan of golden raisins, but this looks amazing. I love asian food and love that you used quinoa in this! Will definitely be trying this one out!
Jess @hellotofit says
I love making quinoa "fried rice", and this recipe looks awesome! I definitely have to re-set my eating habits after being out of town. I'm bad about getting my veggies in while away...
tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says
This looks great! I love sweet dried fruits paired with savory/salty flavors, like soy sauce.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
All of my fave ingredients! Looking forward to your Hunter boots styles
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I love mine and have worn them all winter.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
LOVE the addition of the golden raisins! Great idea!
JulieWunder says
I was feeling kind of inspired the day I made this!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
I just started eating quinoa (I know, I know…so late on the bandwagon) and am loving it! This recipe looks amazing!
JulieWunder says
This is a good starter recipe 🙂
Blane Sherer says
Looks good : very colorful.
Looking forward to Fashion Friday.
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I love Fashion Friday!