Monday, August 11, 2014

Spicy Peanut Quino Salad



This was a great and light meal. I just served it on its own as it was hearty with the peanut sauce. 

Spicy Peanut Quinoa Salad

Vegan / Gluten­Free
Author: Angela http://vegangela.com/2011/06/01/quinoa-salad-with-spicy-peanut-dressing/

Serves: 2­4
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
½ medium cucumber, seeds removed and cut into julienne strips
1 medium orange carrot, cut into julienne strips
1 medium purple carrot cut into julienne strips (or ½ cup shredded purple cabbage and/or strips of red/yellow
bell pepper (capsicum))
¼ cup cilantro (fresh coriander) (or mint, or basil), chopped
3 tbs smooth peanut butter (or other nut butter)
3 tbs seasoned rice vinegar
2 tbs tamari (or light soy sauce)
½ tsp hot red pepper flakes
1 small clove garlic, minced
Instructions
1.  Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender,
about 15 minutes.
2.  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, hot red pepper flakes, and garlic. Add
enough hot tap water (about 2 tablespoons) to thin the mixture to sauce consistency.
3.  When quinoa is ready, transfer it to the bowl, along with the veggies and cilantro, and toss to combine.
4.  Can be served immediate

2 comments:

Jesser said...

OK, do you agree that quinoa looks like tiny little condoms? This is a running joke in our house 'cuz apparently we're still 14. *tee hee*

foodiechickie said...

LOOOL!