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Awesome Make-Ahead Meal

AmberRyan54
AmberRyan54 Posts: 7
edited February 3 in Recipes
Thai Cashew Quinoa Salad - vegan, gluten free and under 300 calories per serving (recipe makes 8 side dish portions)

http://thetipsycupcake.blogspot.com/2013/09/thai-cashew-quinoa-salad.html

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  • This sounds so good! I can't wait to try it, thanks!
  • Hurricane_C
    Hurricane_C Posts: 806 Member
    I can't get to this link here at work, would anyone be able to post the recipe on the forum?
    Thanks.
  • motscrew
    motscrew Posts: 2 Member
    @Hurricane...here you go. Looks good.

    Thai Cashew Quinoa Salad

    1 cup uncooked white quinoa
    2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
    2 teaspoons sea salt
    1 cup purple cabbage, chopped
    1 red bell pepper, chopped
    1/4 cup scallions, chopped
    1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
    1 small bunch of cilantro, finely minced
    1/2 cup shelled edamame
    1/2 cup raw cashew halves
    juice of 1/2 of a lime
    2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
    2 tablespoons creamy, all natural peanut butter
    1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
    3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
    1 tablespoon mirin or rice wine
    1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
    2 teaspoons sesame oil
    2 teaspoons garlic powder
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    1 teaspoon coriander
    1 tablespoon kosher salt
    5-6 grinds of freshly cracked black pepper
    lime wedges, for garnish

    - In a large dry skillet, toast your quinoa until it takes on a light, golden brown color
    - Bring your stock to a slow, rolling boil and add your toasted quinoa and sea salt
    - Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the seeds "bloom" and the liquid has cooked out
    - Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes
    - In a large bowl, combine cabbage, bell pepper, scallions, carrot, cilantro, edamame and cashews
    - Once cooled too room temperature, add the quinoa and toss your salad ingredients
    - Add your lime juice and toss to evenly coat your ingredients
    - In a small, microwave safe bowl, combine your ginger, peanut butter and honey
    - Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until the peanut butter begins to melt
    - Add soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, oil and seasonings
    - Whisk dressing together until well incorporated
    - Drizzle your dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated
    - Serve chilled or at room temperature garnished with a lime wedge
    - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    This looks good. Thanks!
  • WillLift4Tats
    WillLift4Tats Posts: 1,699 Member
    Bump, thanks for posting!
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