Side dishe for 6

Edamame Quinoa Salad with frozen vegetables

Name: Edamame Quinoa Salad with frozen vegetables
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa; 1 1/2 cups water; 12 oz edamame pods; 1 cup corn; 1 red bell pepper; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice; 3 1/2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves (optional); 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cumin

$3.47for 425 minServes 6

Cook quinoa, cool it with edamame and vegetables, then toss everything with a bright lime, garlic, and cumin dressing.

Edamame Quinoa Salad with frozen vegetables

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical	5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	8 oz	$0.64Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.21

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

25 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.87 per serving$3.47 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
12 oz edamame pods
1 cup corn
1 red bell pepper
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
3 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves (optional)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin

Steps

Rinse the quinoa, combine it with water in a small saucepan, and bring it to a boil.
Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat, and simmer the quinoa for 15 minutes.
Steam the edamame pods in a covered pan with water for 5 minutes, then remove the beans.
Whisk lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin in a small bowl.
Cool the quinoa for 3 minutes, then combine it with edamame, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
Toss the salad with the dressing and chill it for 2 minutes.