Spicy Thai Coconut Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 1 2/3 cups fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup powdered peanuts,
- 1/3 cup Sriracha hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Quinoa:
- 2 cups quinoa, any color or variety
- 7 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 16 ounces carrots
Directions
- For the dressing:
- Place all of the ingredients in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, about 1 minute; set aside.
- For the quinoa:
- Rinse the quinoa in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Place in a large saucepan; add the coconut milk, vegetable broth, and measured salt; and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the white outer casings on the quinoa have popped, revealing translucent little beads, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, trim the carrots and cut them into 1/8-inch-thick rounds; set aside.
- When the quinoa is ready, remove it to a large serving bowl and set aside. Wash the saucepan, fill it with water, and season generously with salt. Cover with a tight fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the carrots to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove them to the bowl with the quinoa.
- Add the dressing to the bowl and stir to combine. Garnish with additional cilantro, peanuts, and scallions before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 211g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 311 | |
| Calories from Fat 126 | 41% |
| Total Fat 14.45g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 6.79g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium 570mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 38.34g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 5.65g | 4% |
| Protein 9.03g | 14% |
