District Magazine January 2014 | Page 49

Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing from Wealth of Health {Left} Salad: • 3/4 cups uncooked quinoa • 1-2 cups shredded red cabbage • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1/4 red onion, diced • 1 cup shredded carrots • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro • 1/4 cup diced green onions • 1/2 cup cashew halves or peanuts • 1 cup chickpeas • fresh lime Dressing: • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter • 2 tsp freshly grated ginger • 3 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • 1 tsp sesame oil • 1 tsp olive oil • water to thin, if necessary Cook the quinoa: put quinoa and 1-1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and place in a large bowl to cool. Dressing: Add peanut butter and honey to a medium microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave for 20 seconds. Add the rest of the dressing ingredients and stir until smooth and creamy. If you want to thin out the dressing, stir in a tsp or two of water or olive oil. Add all of the salad ingredients to the large bowl with the quinoa. Stir in the dressing. Granish with cashews, green onions and lime wedges f desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Vegan Pumpkin Chili from The Pace {Above} • 1 Onion, chopped • 1 Bell Pepper, chopped • 2 Tomatoes, chopped • 1 can black beans • 1 can kidney beans • 1 can 100% Pure Pumpkin • Minced Garlic, 2 tablespoons • Cayenne Pepper, ½ teaspoon • Chili Powder, ½ teaspoon • Ground Red Pepper, ½ teaspoon • Olive Oil • Salt to taste Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic (in large sauce pan) in olive oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, beans (don’t have to drain or rinse, just pour it all in!), and spices and simmer for a few minut