Nutty Golden Beet, Carrot, and Quinoa Thai Vegan Salad


Prep Notes

t’s a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner that comforts and satisfies!

Ingredients


  • 4 cups golden beets, peeled and diced into 1" pieces
  • 4 cups carrots, sliced
  • 4 cups quinoa, cooked
  • 2 cups cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup cashews

Almond Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons smooth almond butter (no salt added)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut it's
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions


  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Bake beets and carrots for 30–40 minutes until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until combined thoroughly.
  4. When beets and carrots are done, put them in a large mixing bowl with the quinoa, cilantro, cashews, and almond sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.

Credit

Linda Villines