Vegetarian

Vegan Protein Pilaf takes several minutes to prepare.

Vegan Protein Pilaf takes several minutes to cook.

Vegan Protein Pilaf makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Vegan Protein Pilaf are:

1/2 TBSP - Olive Oil
3/4 Cup - Onion, Chopped
1 Lrg Clove - Garlic
2 1/2 tsp - Fresh Ginger, minced
1 Cup - Quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 TBSP - Reduced sodium Soy Sauce
2 Cups - Unsalted vegetable stock, boiling
1 - Bay leaf
2 Sprigs - Fresh Thyme
3 Cups - Edamame, shelled and cooked
2 Cups - Grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 Cup - Green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 Cup - Cashews, lightly salted, rough chopped

Here is how you make Vegan Protein Pilaf:

Serving Size:?61. Preheat the oven to 400.2. Start boiling stock. Add soy sauce to stock.3. Heat oil in pan with a tight fitting lid, but, don?t cover yet.4. Add onions, cook for about 2 minutes without browning.5. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 more minute.6. Add the quinoa and toss, lightly coating each grain with oil.7. Add the bay leaf and thyme and then the boiling stock.8. Cover and place in the oven for 22-25 minutes. Liquid should be completely absorbed.9. Remove bay leaf and thyme (THE PAN WILL BE EXTREMELY HOT FOR A WHILE!) Fluff with a fork and cool uncovered for a couple of minutes.10. Stir in the edamame and tomatoes.11. Top with green onions and cashews just before serving.

The nutritional information for Vegan Protein Pilaf is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 321.5

• Total Fat: 11.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 345.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 16.8 g