Vegan Recipe #2: Thai Quinoa Bowl
I’m among friends here, right?
Then here’s my confession. The first time I made this, I didn’t realize until I was almost finished with it that it’d be a vegan recipe if you just left out the chicken. So this photo? Has chicken it in, if you’re looking closely.
I am a very bad vegan.
But! This Thai Quinoa Bowl is a very good recipe. I’ve made it a couple of times over the past two months, and Bart has actually specifically requested it, so it’s definitely a winner.
thai quinoa bowl recipe
Thai Quinoa Bowl
Are you looking for a good vegetarian recipe? If so, this Thai Quinoa Bowl is excellent! Not too spicy, a good amount of vegetables and simple to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 to 6
Ingredients
Quinoa Bowl:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2-3 carrots diced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 red orange, or yellow bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts salted or unsalted
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Dressing:
- 3 teaspoons peanut butter
- 6 Tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce I sometimes do half sweet and sour sauce
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 Tablespoon canned coconut milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
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In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and diced carrots. Bring to a boil, then stir once, cover and let cook on very-low for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit another couple of minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Melt peanut butter in the microwave or over the stove and then whisk together with all other dressing ingredients.
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Put the green onions, peppers, peanuts, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Add the quinoa/carrot mix when it's done, pour the dressing over the top and mix until the dressing is evenly coating the whole mixture.
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Serve warm or cold.
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(Add shredded chicken if you're so inclined. This non-vegan won't be offended).
Recipe Notes
(adapted from How Sweet It Is)
Sounds (and looks) delicious! Will definitely give it a try soon (although I might sub the water for vegetable broth…I like cooking quinoa in broth for a bit of extra flavor). Have a great week!
Sounds like a winner, with or without chicken. We'll have to try it.
Now pinning…
Sounds really good. I'd probably use pork broth (I make my own) and shredded pork.
I took a risk and made this for guests tonight, having never made it before. Eek! But I knew you wouldn't let me down with a bad recipe, and you didn't! Delicious! Thanks!