Thai Peanut & Quinoa Power Jar
Thai Peanut & Quinoa Power Jar is a vibrant meal prep option, combining fluffy quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this jar bursts with flavor in every bite while allowing for customization based on your taste preferences. Say goodbye to mundane meals; this dish not only looks stunning but also provides essential nutrients, making healthy eating enjoyable!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber, and shred the carrots. Slice green onions as well.
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
- Layer half the cooked quinoa in a jar followed by bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onions, and top with remaining quinoa.
- Drizzle the peanut sauce over the top layer before sealing the jar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg