Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad That Is Perfect for Meal Prep

• 份量: Makes 2 servings: ~426 c
• 總時間: 7 minutes

食材

I love making a few meals at the beginning of each week because it saves so much time and helps me eat healthier! You can keep these in the fridge for a quick high protein lunch or dinner 🙌🏼

For the bowls:

1/2 cup dry quinoa

1 cup water to cook quinoa

1 chicken breast

1 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 cup shredded purple cabbage

2 shredded carrots

1 thinly sliced bell pepper

2 diced green onions

1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

For the peanut ginger dressing:

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

1/2 tsp sesame oil

2 tbsp peanut butter

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp minced ginger

1/2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

Let’s make it 👇🏻

步驟

Add quinoa and water to pot, bring to a boil, and simmer until all water is absorbed

Toss chicken breast in soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic powder. Cook on grill or hot skillet for 7 mins per side.

Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy

In a bowl toss cooled quinoa and veggies with 1/2 of the dressing.

Separate into 2 bowls or containers, top with sliced chicken, the rest of the dressing and cilantro.

Eat right away or store in fridge for 3-4 days and enjoy! 🫶🏼