I’ve been hearing of this “quinoa”, but hadn’t tried it until this week. I came across this recipe and knew it was time to finally make it. The blog that the recipe came from talks about how great quinoa is for “fuel”. Since I’ve been running and working out much more than I used to I am always looking for great foods that are high in nutrients and delicious. Quinoa is an “amino acid-rich (protein) seed that has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked.” I was thoroughly impressed with this dish and can’t wait to experiment more with all of the many things you can do with quinoa!
Quinoa with Edamame, Parmesan and Egg
Quinoa with Edamame, Parmesan and Egg is full of protein and fuel for your body!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup shelled cooked edamame
- 1/2 oz shaved parmigiano reggiano I used a vegetable peeler to get big shavings of cheese, but you can grate if you prefer
- 1 extra-large egg
- 2 teaspoons olive oil plus more for frying egg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 avocado peeled, pitted, and sliced
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together the quinoa and edamame, and toss with one teaspoon of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat a tablespoon or so of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
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Fry the egg until whites are set, but yolk is still runny (this will make a nice little sauce for your quinoa). Season egg with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle the cheese over the quinoa and top with the hot fried egg. Serve with the sliced avocado, drizzled with a bit of olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from The Peas Are Hollow
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa with Edamame, Parmesan and Egg
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 152mg7%
Potassium 482mg14%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 245IU5%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 139mg14%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Hannah
I have used Quiona many times -the most popular way in our house is quinoa with diced tomato, green onion, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic…but this looks fantastic never thought of using it this way..and way to go with fuel for workouts- we could all use that!!
Nola
Looks amazing. I’ll have to start playing with quinoa too.
Quinoa is pretty new to me too. I’ve tried a few recipes using it. I had it once as breakfast cereal with cinnamon and walnut. I also have made quinoa, black bean burritos, and some other dish with dried apricots. Definitely something I’m getting to know as well. This looks very interesting to try with the edamame and egg. Thanks for posting.