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Quinoa, Edamame and Kale Salad

This quinoa, edamame and kale salad is a fresh, vibrant and nourishing dish that’s perfect for Veganuary, or a quick midweek lunch. Packed with plant-based protein, fibre and essential nutrients, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free and low in calories, while still being satisfying and full of flavour. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy quinoa salad is perfect as a light main or a hearty side dish. The smoky spices and zesty lime dressing bring everything together, and you can easily turn up the heat with a pinch of cayenne pepper or serve it topped with sliced jalapeños for an extra kick.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 3 spring onions finely chopped
  • ½ cup sweetcorn frozen or tinned
  • 1 small carrot finely chopped
  • 1 roasted red pepper from a jar, finely chopped
  • 2 handfuls kale chopped
  • ½ cup edamame beans
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions, adding the vegetable stock cube to the cooking water. Once cooked, cover with a lid and let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. Meanwhile, blanch or steam the edamame beans, chopped carrot, and kale for about 5 minutes until tender but still vibrant. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the chopped roasted red pepper and spring onions to the bowl.
  4. Add the cooked quinoa and toss everything together gently.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve at room temperature, with optional jalapeño slices or a pinch of cayenne if you like it spicy.