Awesome Make-Ahead Meal
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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
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!0
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I can't get to this link here at work, would anyone be able to post the recipe on the forum?
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@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 days0 -
This looks good. Thanks!0
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Bump, thanks for posting!0
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