Thai Peanut Snow Pea and Quinoa Salad
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup dry quinoa
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 cups sliced snow peas, tops trimmed
  • 1 cup sliced red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup sesame sticks or peanuts, or other crunchy garnish
Thai Peanut Sauce
  • ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 3 TBS reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 TBS rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sriracha
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Water, as needed to thin (I used 1 TBS)
Instructions
  1. Combine the quinoa and water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. Meanwhile, steam the snap peas, if desired, until bright green, about 3 minutes on the stovetop or 1 minute in the microwave.
  3. Whisk together all the ingredients for the peanut sauce (peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, curry paste or sriracha, garlic, and water).
  4. Toss the quinoa with the snow peas, cabbage, and carrots. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Top with sesame sticks, peanuts, or other crunchy garnishes.
Recipe by Alisons Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/thai-peanut-snow-pea-and-quinoa-salad/