Asian Quinoa Bowl with Spicy Peanut Sauce
This Asian Quinoa Bowl has the vibrant flavors of a traditional Asian stir-fry but is light, nutritious, and perfect for lunch. This bowl is brimming with fresh veggies, lean protein, and a tangy sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. It is sure to become your go-to for a meal that's as satisfying to your taste buds as it is beneficial to your health.
Servings 4
Calories 383kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 16 ounces grilled chicken chopped (or tempeh)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 ounces broccoli chopped
- 1 red pepper cut into strips
- 3 carrots julienned
- 4 ounces snow peas chopped
- 6 green onions chopped
Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup peanut butter powder
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoons tamari gluten-free
- 1 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon ketchup
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tablespoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil to medium in a large skillet. Add broccoli and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add in carrots and snow peas and cook for three minutes more.
- Make the peanut sauce by placing the Jif® Peanut Powder, water, tamari, lime juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in a blender. Process until smooth.
- Place the quinoa in bowls and top with chicken and vegetables. Drizzle with peanut sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9360IU | Vitamin C: 89.8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3.3mg