Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups water
• 2 cups quinoa , rinsed
• 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
• 2.5 cups frozen shelled edamame , green soybeans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 sweets onions , chopped
• 2 bells peppers , chopped
• 6 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 0.25 cups reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon hot chili paste , Optional

Instructions

1. 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. 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. Off heat, stir in soy sauce, cilantro, and chili paste.

3. 3

   Stir onion mixture into quinoa mixture; simmer until excess broth has been absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.