Pad Thai Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped snow peas
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the quinoa is cooked through.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, carrots, and snow peas and cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Stir the cooked quinoa into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until everything is heated through.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the peanuts, cilantro, green onions, and lime juice.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Quinoa is a complete protein, which means it contains all nine essential amino acids.
• Pad Thai is a traditional Thai dish that is often served with noodles.
• This dish is a great way to get in your vegetables and also get a good dose of protein.