Dinner

Quinoa bowl with edamame and peanut sauce

About 434 kcal, 23 g protein, 45 g carbs, and 15 g fat per serving. It’s suitable for dinner and takes about 20 min to prepare.

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Quinoa, edamame, and peanut sauce bowl - about 434 kcal per serving
434kcal
23 gprotein (22% of energy)
45 gcarbs
15 gfat
12 gfiber
20 minprep time

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Dry quinoa50 g (about 4½ tablespoons)
  • Edamame80 g
  • Carrot60 g
  • Cucumber80 g
  • Red cabbage60 g
  • Peanut butter15 g (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Soy sauce10 g (about ½ tablespoon)
  • Lime10 g
  • Seasonings and extras: salt, ginger, chili

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa and cook it in salted water for about 15 minutes. Add the edamame for the last 4 minutes, then drain.
  2. Grate the carrot, slice the cucumber, and shred the cabbage very finely.
  3. Mix the peanut butter with the soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and 2–3 tablespoons of warm water until smooth.
  4. Arrange the quinoa, edamame, and vegetables in a bowl, drizzle with the sauce, and sprinkle with chili.

You can find frozen edamame in most supermarkets. You can use green peas or chickpeas instead.

Nutrition information per serving

Per servingAmount
Calories434 kcal
Protein22.7 g
Carbs45.1 g
of which sugars10 g
Fiber12.1 g
Fat15.3 g
of which saturated2.4 g
Salt1.7 g

We calculated the calories and macros using the listed weights and our calorie chart. Protein provides 22% of the energy, carbs 44%, and fat 34%. Weights are for ingredients in the form specified in the recipe: groats, rice, and pasta are weighed dry, and meat and fish raw, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Which meal plans include this recipe

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Nutrition information is approximate and depends on the specific products and preparation method. This recipe is for informational purposes and does not replace an individual diet plan from a dietitian. How we calculate recipe calories.