Trader Joe's Soyaki Edamame and Egg Stir-Fry
A quick, savory vegetarian stir-fry featuring Trader Joe's Soyaki sauce, edamame, crisp stir-fry veggies, eggs, and warm jasmine rice.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Beth + Lila
Beth created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftover stir-fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions…
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Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions…
Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions and set aside.
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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet…
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add edamame and stir-fry vegetables directly into…
Add edamame and stir-fry vegetables directly into the hot skillet.
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Cook for 4 to 5 minutes
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp and edamame is thoroughly warmed.
Look for: vegetables are tender-crisp and edamame is thoroughly warmed
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Push the vegetables and edamame to one…
Push the vegetables and edamame to one side of the skillet to create an open space.
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Crack eggs into the empty side of…
Crack eggs into the empty side of the pan and scramble with a spatula for 1 to 2 minutes until soft and set.
Look for: soft and set
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Combine the scrambled eggs into the vegetable…
Combine the scrambled eggs into the vegetable mixture, then fold in the warmed jasmine rice.
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Pour Trader Joe's Soyaki sauce evenly over…
Pour Trader Joe's Soyaki sauce evenly over the skillet and toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through, glistening, and fragrant.
Look for: heated through, glistening, and fragrant
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Transfer the stir-fry to a bowl and…
Transfer the stir-fry to a bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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