WHAT’S IN IT

2 cups red cabbage, finely sliced
2 cups shredded carrots
1 bell pepper, finely sliced
2 green onions, chopped
2 cups organic edamame
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Spicy Peanut Dressing

4 T peanut butter (no sugar added)
2 T tamari
2 T rice wine vinegar
juice of 1 lime
1 knob of fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
1 T garlic paste
1 T sesame oil
2 -3 T sriracha
1 cup hot water

HOW TO MAKE IT

Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a bowl. Start by adding about a 1/4 cup of hot water to the bowl and whisk
Continue adding water and whisking until the sauce lightens and gets creamy and smooth.
You want it a bit runny to pour over the salad but not too thin.

Taste the sauce and add more sriracha if you want it spicier

WHY IT’S HEALTHY

Quinoa is one of the best complete proteins available. It is a great source of l-lysine, an essential amino acid crucial for a variety of health benefits, from preventing cancer to reducing anxiety. One cup cooked quinoa has 5 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein, 58% of your daily manganese requirement and 30% of your daily magnesium requirement. Even though quinoa is high in carbohydrates, it has a low glycemic index, so the carbs are absorbed slowly and can provide sustained energy release. Just one cup of edamame can pack up to 17 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Edamame is a great source of manganese, folic acid which works with iron to promote energy, and molybdenum, which acts as a stimulus for enzymes and assists in the breakdown of nutrients for energy. Cabbage help reduce bad bacteria and promote good friendly bacteria. Carrots provide over 400% of your daily needs for vitamin A, are a good source of vitamin K and contain three nutrients - beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin - which are all good for eye health. Bell peppers help to lower cholesterol levels and contain anti-cancer compounds that can help lower the risk of prostate, breast, lung, and colon cancer. Bell peppers are highly beneficial for the brain and can help to strengthen memory and reduce brain fog. Garlic has high levels of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and B-6 and minerals such as selenium, calcium, copper, and iron. Garlic also contains strong antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Cilantro can promote the detoxification of heavy metals, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, lower blood sugar levels, boost your heart health, support your digestion, promote skin health and fight free radical damage that can lead to a number of degenerative diseases. Limes are hydrating, electrolyte producing, and a great source of highly absorbable vitamin C. They help to remove toxins from the body.

Recipe by vegan crazy