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Broccoli Edamame Protein Salad

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Packed with protein & fiber, this quick & simple salad with fill you up when you are in a hurry.

The edamame (you green soy beans) can be found in the frozen section at the grocery store. Make quick work of it by buying shelled edamame. Edamame has a mildly sweet flavor and can make a quick snack.

To cut the fat but still get the peanut butter flavor, we are using a powdered peanut butter in this recipe. Powdered peanut butter has been de-fatted (so it’s lower in fat and calories) and just needs a little water to rehydrate it to a smooth consistency.

Out of edamame? Swap in chickpeas. No almonds in the pantry? Use whatever nut of choice you have on hand.

This recipe is a favorite of my daughter, Leah. She’ll make a batch and eat it for lunch throughout the week.

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Broccoli Edamame Protein Salad

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The edamame (you green soy beans) can be found in the frozen section at the grocery store. Make quick work of it by buying shelled edamame.

Ingredients

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4 cups Broccoli (chopped into small florets)

2 cups Frozen Edamame (shelled)

4 Stalks Green Onion (sliced)

2 tbsps Almonds (chopped)

1/2 cup Powdered Peanut Butter

1 tbsp Rice Vinegar

1 tbsp Tamari (or Coconut Aminos)

1 Garlic (clove, minced)

1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, edamame beans, green onions, and chopped almonds.
  2. To make the salad dressing, whisk together the powdered peanut butter, rice vinegar, tamari, maple syrup, garlic, and water. Add more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix well. Serve immediately, or let sit for a few hours before eating. Enjoy! 

Notes

Leftovers

Keeps well in the fridge up to 3 days

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 216
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 359mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Kathy Levin is an American College of Lifestyle Medicine board-certified lifestyle medicine dietitian and certified diabetes educator who helps people prevent and reverse pre-diabetes and diabetes. With over 30 years of specialized training, she combines evidence-based strategies with compassionate support to help clients achieve lasting health changes. At Nutritiously Simple, she offers personalized programs that empower clients to take control of their health using plant-forward nutrition and sustainable lifestyle strategies.

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