Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups (480ml) water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
- 2 cups (100g) shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup (130g) carrots, julienned or grated
- 1 red bell pepper (150g), diced small
- 1 cup (150g) shelled edamame, steamed
- 3 green onions (20g), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup (85g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp (30ml) gluten-free tamari
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15ml) sriracha
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp (5g) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp (30ml) warm water
Instructions:
- Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds.
- Combine rinsed quinoa, water or broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork until the grains are separate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, tamari, maple syrup, sriracha, lime juice, and grated ginger.
- Slowly whisk in warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable, velvety consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, edamame, and green onions.
- Fold in the cooked quinoa and pour the peanut dressing over the mixture, tossing until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh cilantro.