Thai Quinoa

Since we love peanut butter and peanut-based sauces in our household, I put together this simple dish that has a warm and tangy peanut sauce coating quinoa and some veggies. I didn't know what to call this dish, but since it is inspired from Thai (Asian) flavors, I'm calling it Thai Quinoa.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup uncooked quinoa
2. 2 grated carrots
3. 2 heads of broccoli, cut into florets
4. 1/2 red onion, chopped
5. 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
6. 1/2 cup peanut butter
7. 2 teaspoons grated ginger
8. 1/4 cup soy sauce
9. 1 tablespoon honey
10. 1 tablespoon vinegar
11. Juice of 1 lime
12. 2 tablespoons sesame oil
13. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro / coriander leaves

Preparation:

1. Cook the quinoa with 2 cups of water until done. 
2. Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add the carrots and broccoli and saute and cook for another 10 minutes until carrots are soft and the broccoli is slightly crisp. The vegetables don't have to be completely cooked.
3. Make the sauce - in a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger. 
4. When the quinoa is done, pour the sauce over the warm quinoa and mix well.
5. Add the vegetables to the quinoa and stir. 
6. Finally add lime juice and cilantro, give a gentle toss and serve with a sprinkling of roasted peanuts.

 A yummy and healthy meal.