Here's another salad recipe to add to your list of favourites!  

Ever heard of Edamames? 

Edamame beans, with a flavour reminiscent of snow peas and hazelnuts, are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. fibers and vitamins E and K. Derived from soy, edamame is a source of isoflavones, a bioactive compound with antioxidant properties. Simply defrost and you're ready to go! For a quick option, opt for shelled edamame. 

Low in FODMAP, but just as nutritious, this recipe is just the thing.e to nourish your digestive health.  

Recipe low in FODMAP 

This recipe is low in FODMAP. In spite of everything, listen to your symptoms and recommendations from your nutritionist

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Asian chicken quinoa salad

Low in FODMAPs, but just as nutritious, it is ideal for nourishing your digestive health.  
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp (10 ml) vegetable oil canola or camelina
  • 1 t. (250 ml) dry quinoa
  • 1 ½ t. (375 ml) sodium-reduced chicken broth (ideally homemade without garlic or onions, or the only commercial brand identified as FODMAP-free: FODY)
  • ¾ cup (125 ml) of edamame beans thawed
  • 1 ½ t. (375 ml) cooked chicken cut into small cubes
  • 1 t. (250 ml) kale sliced
  • ½ t. (125 ml) green bell pepper cut into small cubes
  • ½ t. (125 ml) of carrots grated

Vinaigrette

  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil (canola or camelina)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) sodium-reduced soy sauce
  • The juice of a lime
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) maple syrup

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and toast for 4-5 minutes. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Once boiling point is reached, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Then remove the lid, take off the heat and leave to cool.
  • Meanwhile, place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Place dressing ingredients in a small container and mix well.
  • When the quinoa has cooled, add it to the rest of the salad ingredients, pour in the vinaigrette and toss again.

Notes

Recipe and photo by the Épithélia team
Try our homemade vegetable broth: available here !