Thai Veggie Quinoa Bowl
A tasty and extremely healthy dish.
Recipe Adapted from https://avocadopesto.com/thai-veggie-quinoa-bowl-gluten-free-vegan/
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Serving: 2
Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (cooked according to package directions)
1/2 small red onion, diced
1/4 cup green onions, thinly cut (seperated)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
handful cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp peanuts, chopped
250g vegetarian or veggie meat (optional)
For the Dressing:
1 lime zest and juice (start with juice from half a lime, and add more if needed)
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp Soy sauce or any alternative depending on allergy or dietary restrictions
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, minced
Instructions:
Cook quinoa, according to package instructions.
In a small bowl combine dressing ingredients, set aside.
if you like the taste of raw red onions, set half aside. the rest add it to a pan over medium heat with some oil, then add the minced garlic. Cook until onions are a bit translucent and garlic is fragrant. then add half of the green onions, cook until soft. if using vegetarian or veggie meat, mix it in and cook all together for a few more minutes.
Place quinoa in individual bowls then add carrots, red cabbage, vegetarian meat mix, rest of the green onions, cilantro, and peanuts. then pour dressing over and mix to combine. Or you can put all ingredients into one large bowl, mix, then divide into 2 bowls.