Black Quinoa Asian Slaw
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Brief Description
Spicy, crunchy and flavorful; worlds above cabbage and mayo "slaw". This dish can be a complete meal, with protein-rich quinoa and a wide range of veggies.
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Main Ingredient
quinoa
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Category: Salads
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Cuisine: Asian
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Prep Time: 30 min(s)
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Cook Time: 15 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Source:
http://wholegrainscouncil.org/recipes/salads-sides/black-quinoa-asian-slaw
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Notes:
If you can't get black quinoa, substitute any color quinoa available.
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Posted By: colieskitchen
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Posted On: Jul 17, 2014
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces - black quinoa
- 2 cups - water
- 2 cups - red cabbage shredded
- 1 cups - snap peas bias cut
- 1 cups - carrots shredded
- 1 cups - scallions bias cut
- 1 - mango diced small
- 1/2 cups - fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- - Toasted sesame seeds to garnish
- 1/2 cups - orange juice
- 1/4 cups - rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons - fresh ginger minced
- 1 teaspoons - Sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cups - sesame oil
Directions:
1. Rinse black quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. Place black quinoa in boiling water and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
2. 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.
3. In a large bowl combine black quinoa, red cabbage, snap peas, carrots, scallions, mango, and cilantro.
4. Fold in dressing and let chill in fridge. When ready to serve, garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
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