Name: Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa or millet; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 cups shredded purple cabbage; 1 cup grated carrot; 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1/4 cup chopped roasted and salted peanuts, for garnish; 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce; 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (I love ginger so I used 2 teaspoons); 1/2 lime, juiced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons); Pinch of red pepper flakes