EDAMAME BEAN & QUINOA SALAD
A favourite simple and quick salad to make with minimal mess to clear. Lots of different textures within it too, for extra dish-love.
DID YOU KNOW that EDAMAME BEANS are immature soya beans that are still green. Soya is the best source of plant protein as they contain all the essential amino acids.
They also protect against breast cancer as the contain plant oestrogen’s which appear to block the effect of the body’s natural and stronger oestrogen.
QUINOA is a seed that also has good levels of protein, again, including all the amino acids. Quinoa is a useful and healthier alternative to rice. A much healthier alternative to bought mayonnaise is to make your own.
AVOCADO or rapeseed oil are good choices of oil rather than the traditionally used sunflower oil. Coriander leaves add an Asian flavour to any dish and really pep up the levels of iron, magnesium, vitamin C & K.
GET THE RECIPE
EDAMAME BEAN SALAD
Serves: 1
Time to create: 20 mins
Time for personal effort: 10/20 mins
Notes: GF, GrR, RSF, V, P
Calories per serving: 748
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GF | Gluten Free
DF | Dairy Free
GrF | Grain Free
RSF | Refined Sugar Free
V | Vegetarian
Ve | Vegan
P | Pescatarian
EF | Egg Free
NF | Nut Free
LF | Low Fibre
SS | Soft Sloppy
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Simple and quick to make with minimal mess to clear. Lots of different textures within it too, for extra dish-love.
INGREDIENTS
40 g Quinoa
200ml Water
Cup Edamame beans (frozen)
Handful/25g Toasted pine nuts
2 Eggs
1 tsp Coconut oil
Sprinkle Salt & Pepper
Dollop Mayonnaise
Pinch Coriander
EQUIPMENT
Saucepan
Knife & chopping board
METHOD
- Boil your water & add the quinoa – 15 minutes is standard.
- For the last 2 minutes (TBC), throw in your edamames.
- Hard-boil your 2 eggs in a second pan for 6 minutes.
- While most of the ingredients are being boiled, chop up the coriander (save a sprig for garnish).
- Simply throw all your ingredients into your lunch bowl & garnish.
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