Black Rice Edamame Salad Recipe

Name: Black Rice Edamame Salad
Prep time: 14 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200 g black rice (1 cup); 480 ml water (2 cups); 2 g fine salt (1/4 tsp); 400 g shelled edamame (2 2/3 cups); 150 g red bell pepper (1 medium); 50 g green onions (4 medium); 15 g fresh cilantro (1/2 cup); 45 ml gluten-free tamari (3 tbsp); 30 ml rice vinegar (2 tbsp); 15 ml toasted sesame oil (1 tbsp); 10 g fresh ginger (2 tsp); 5 g garlic (1 clove); 30 g toasted sesame seeds (1/4 cup)

Prep: 14min4 servingsEasy401 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Black Rice Edamame Salad packed with 19g of protein per serving and just 401 calories. This easy recipe is ready in 14 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens
300g grilled protein
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup nuts or seeds
2 tbsp dressing of choice
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 401 kcal

Protein: 19.2g

Fat: 14g

Carbs: 53.1g

Fiber: 10g

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