Black Quinoa Asian Slaw
Spicy, crunchy, and flavorful, this slaw is worlds above the cabbage-in-mayo concoction you may associate with “slaw.” In fact, this dish makes a complete meal, with a wide range of vegetables and protein-packed quinoa.
Filed Under: Vegetarian & Vegan Diet, Salads, Lunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Quinoa, Quick & Easy
Active time
25 minutes + optional chillingYield
7-8 cupsNutrition
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Ingredients
For the slaw:
8 ounces black quinoa
2 cups water
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 cup snap peas, bias cut
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup scallions, bias cut
1 mango, diced small
½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Sesame seeds, toasted, to garnish
For the dressing:
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
¼ cup sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse black quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. Place black quinoa in boiling water and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine orange juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Sriracha sauce. Slowly whisk in sesame oil to create an emulsion. Set aside to incorporate flavors in dressing.
- In a large bowl combine black quinoa, red cabbage, snap peas, carrots, scallions, mango, and cilantro.
- Fold in dressing and let chill in fridge. When ready to serve, garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
- Can’t get black quinoa? Substitute any color quinoa.
Recipe and photo courtesy of InHarvest.
Nutrition
Calories: 220Total Fat: 9 g
(Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 35 mg
Carbohydrate: 31 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 5 g.
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