Taste the Rainbow: Delicious Crunchy Thai Veggie & Quinoa Bowl 🌈🥜💪
Ingredients:
1 cup / 185g Quinoa, rinsed (or use brown rice)
2 cups / 480ml Vegetable Broth or Water
1 block (14 oz / 400g) Extra-Firm Tofu, pressed and cubed (or 1 can / 15 oz / 425g Chickpeas, rinsed)
1 tbsp / 15ml Soy Sauce
1 tbsp / 15ml Sesame Oil (for tofu marinade/cooking)
2 cups / 140g Shredded Purple Cabbage
1 cup / 120g Shredded Carrots
1 cup / 150g Cooked Edamame, shelled
1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
1 Cucumber, diced
1/4 cup / 10g Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings: Chopped Peanuts, Lime Wedges, Sliced Scallions
For the Peanut Dressing:
1/3 cup / 85g Creamy Peanut Butter
3 tbsp / 45ml Water
2 tbsp / 30ml Lime Juice
2 tbsp / 30ml Soy Sauce (use Tamari for Gluten-Free)
1 tbsp / 15ml Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar
1 tsp / 5g Grated Fresh Ginger
1 clove Garlic, minced
Directions:
1. Cook the quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
2. Prepare the tofu (if using): Toss cubed tofu with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Pan-fry or bake until golden and slightly crisp. If using chickpeas, simply rinse and drain.
3. Prepare the peanut dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, water, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, and garlic until smooth. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.
4. Prepare the vegetables: Shred the cabbage and carrots, dice the bell pepper and cucumber, cook edamame if not pre-cooked, and chop the cilantro.
5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among serving bowls. Top with the prepared tofu (or chickpeas), shredded cabbage, carrots, edamame, bell pepper, and cucumber.
6. Drizzle generously with the peanut dressing.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro, chopped peanuts, scallions, and a lime wedge, if desired.
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 25 min | Cooking Time: 20 min | Total Time: 45 min | Calories per Serving: ~580 kcal | Number of Servings: 4
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