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:

  1. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds.
  2. Combine rinsed quinoa, water or broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork until the grains are separate.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, tamari, maple syrup, sriracha, lime juice, and grated ginger.
  6. Slowly whisk in warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable, velvety consistency.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, edamame, and green onions.
  8. Fold in the cooked quinoa and pour the peanut dressing over the mixture, tossing until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh cilantro.