11 Easy Lunches to Lose Weight: Quinoa Edamame Salad
Ingredients:
For the dressing:
Directions:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup dry quinoa
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 8-10 grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable broth
For the dressing:
- 2 lemons, squeezed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- Sprinkle of cumin or black pepper
Directions:
- Cook quinoa in a pot with about 1 cup water until it becomes like rice.
- In a heated pan, pour the vegetable broth and simmer. Add onions, tomatoes, and edamame. Transfer quinoa to heated pan and stir-fry.
- Add dressing on top and serve. Makes one hearty meal or two smaller portions.
