This pad Thai quinoa bowl recipe uses quinoa, which is gluten free, high in protein and fiber, and has a nice nutty flavor. But you can always substitute rice or noodles. Remove the chicken, add extra edamame, and you have a great vegetarian meal. You can also add shrimp if you like. This recipe is seriously good and versatile!
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups quinoa , rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil , divided
- 1 large boneless , skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 2 carrots , cut into matchsticks
- 0.75 cups shredded cabbage
- 0.5 cups edamame
- 2 greens onions , chopped
- 0.25 cups diced broccoli stems
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
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1
Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
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2
Heat 1 ½ teaspoons coconut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir until cooked through; about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Heat remaining 1 ½ teaspoons coconut oil in the wok. Add carrots, cabbage, edamame, green onions, and broccoli stems; sauté until vegetables soften slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
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3
Whisk eggs and 1 teaspoon sesame oil together in a small bowl. Push vegetables to sides of wok to make a well in the center. Pour in eggs; stir to scramble, about 3 minutes.
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4
Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil together in a small bowl; pour over vegetables and egg mixture in wok.
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5
Return chicken to wok; stir in quinoa until combined. Stir in chopped peanuts and cilantro; serve.
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