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Veggie Quinoa Bowl

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Veggie Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth (or water)

  • 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 cup red cabbage, diced

  • 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced

  • 1 cup carrots, shredded or julienned

  • ½ cup red onion, diced

  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

  • ⅓ cup green onions, chopped

  • ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, chopped

  • Peanut Dressing

  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter (natural preferred)

  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoon agave

  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Optional Additions

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • ½ cup vegan feta cheese

  • cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions

  • Cook rinsed quinoa in the vegetable broth according to directions.
  • While quinoa is cooking, combine all the ingredients for dressing. Whisk together. Place in fridge to set aside.
  • Once quinoa is done, allow it to cool. Pour in ¼ of the dressing and stir together. Add the chickpeas, all the vegetables, peanuts, and remaining dressing and stir to combine again.
  • Can be served immediately, but best if let sit in the fridge for at least an hour to cool down and let the flavor come together.

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