Pad Thai Quinoa Bowl

This recipe uses quinoa which is gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and has a nice nutty flavor. But you can always substitute for either rice or noodles. Take out the chicken and add extra edamame and you have a great vegetarian meal instead. Or add shrimp if you like. A seriously good, versatile recipe!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 370 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ¾ cup shredded cabbage
• ½ cup salted peanuts, chopped
• ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• ½ cup edamame
• 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, divided
• 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• ¼ cup diced broccoli stems

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir until cooked through; about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from wok. Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil. Add cabbage, edamame, broccoli, carrot, and green onions and saute until vegetables soften slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk eggs with sesame oil in a small bowl. Push vegetables to the sides of the wok to make a well in the center; pour eggs in and stir to scramble, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Pour Thai peanut sauce over vegetable and egg mixture in the wok.

Step 5

Return chicken to the wok and add quinoa; mix well to combine. Stir in chopped peanuts and cilantro and serve.