Full Plate Meal: Kale Edamame Crunch Salad

This Kale Edamame Crunch Salad meal proves that eating well doesn't have to be complicated. This vibrant meal brings together a wonderful mix of textures and flavors: tender kale massaged with a light vinaigrette (if you think you're not a kale fan, this massaging method might change your mind), warm roasted sweet potato, hearty quinoa, the satisfying crunch of sliced apple, and our Quick and Savory Edamame Stir-Fry. It’s a complete, nutrient-packed meal that makes healthy eating an enjoyable experience.

Achieving a healthier life should be delicious and doable—and this meal is the perfect, easy way to prove it. This simple-to-create meal allows you to Power Up your plate for better well-being with the Full Plate Approach.

75% Zone Water-Fiber Foods

• ½ cup portion of Quick and Savory Edamame Stir-Fry
• 5 cups raw kale, de-stemed and chopped (will make 2 cups after massaging)
• ½ cup roasted sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 small apple, sliced

25% Zone Foods

• 2 tablespoons store-bought light vinaigrette dressing
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheese

Full Plate Meal Idea – Put It Together!

To make a single plate, follow these instructions. For a larger batch to serve more people or to provide leftovers, multiply the ingredient amounts as needed. 

1. Prepare Quick and Savory Edamame Stir-Fry as directed. 
2. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
3. Cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil, place the sweet potatoes on it, and spray the tops of the sweet potatoes with oil. Roast at 425°F for 10-15 minutes.
4. To tenderize the kale and reduce bitterness, massage it with 1 tablespoon of your favorite vinaigrette dressing. The leaves will brighten as they are massaged.
5. Thinly slice the apple.
6. Assemble by laying a foundation of kale on the plate, then top with ½ cup edamame stir-fry, ¼ cup cooked quinoa, ½ cup roasted sweet potatoes, sliced apple, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette.

Nutrition Analysis of Meal

580 calories, 19g total fat, 560mg sodium, 88g carbohydrate, 25g fiber, 32g protein

More Meal Ideas

Not only is the Quick and Savory Edamame Stir-Fry delicious in this meal, but you can also use it in the Veggie Rainbow Thai Peanut Noodle Salad and Sweet and Savory Miso Salmon with Edamame and Brown Rice meals.

Cook 1 recipe to include in 3 meals. That's a win-win-win for one recipe!

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