Ingredients

½cupagave nectar

½cupsoy sauce,low-sodium

½cupcreamy peanut butter

¼cuprice vinegar

¼cuplime juice,fresh, (about 3 limes)

4garlic cloves,minced

2tbspSriracha hot sauce,or to taste

4tspsesame oil

2tspground ginger

2tsponion powder

2cupsdry quinoa

3cupsred cabbage,shredded

2cupsmatchstick carrots

8ozbean sprouts

1cucumber,peeled, diced

4green onions,chopped

1cuppeanuts,dry roasted, chopped, unsalted or lightly salted

1cupcilantro,fresh, long stems removed

chicken,cooked

pork,cooked

shrimp,cooked

tofu,cooked

Preparation

Combine the agave, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, hot sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and onion powder in a blender and puree for 30 seconds, until emulsified. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Prepare the quinoa according to directions listed on package.

Layer the cooked quinoa, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, cucumber, green onions, and peanuts, then garnish with plenty of cilantro.

Drizzle each serving with dressing to taste, serve, and enjoy!