This colorful and crunchy bowl comes together quickly, making it an easy and healthy weeknight meal. The bowl is topped with Sweet & Spicy Pecans, which adds nutritious and filling plant-based protein, plus a flavorful touch of heat and crunch. 

Bowl:

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 lime
• Pinch of salt
• 1 oz purple cabbage, chopped
• 1 oz carrots, julienned 
• 1 oz cucumber, julienned 
• Fresh cilantro
• Jalapeño slices
• 1 oz Santé Sweet & Spicy Pecans, chopped

Peanut Dressing:

• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 lime
• 2 tsp soy sauce (or tamari)
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Sea salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Add cooked quinoa to a shallow bowl. 
2. Toss quinoa with sesame oil and lime juice. Season with salt.
3. Arrange cabbage, carrots, and cucumber on top of quinoa. 
4. Make dressing. Whisk peanut dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of water until reaching desired dressing consistency. 
5. Pour dressing over quinoa and vegetables. 
6. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeño, and chopped pecans. 

Recipe by The Bonnie Fig featuring Santé Sweet & Spicy Pecans.