High Protein Thai Salad
Description
This High Protein Thai Salad with Spicy Roasted Cashews (inspired by @olivia.adriance) is delightful. We love this salad as weekly lunch prep. It is loaded full of phytonutrients from the beautiful colors and tons of protein to keep you full all afternoon.
Ingredients
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1 ½ c cooked quinoa
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1 package extra firm organic tofu, drained
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3 c mixed shredded white and purple cabbage
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1 red pepper, julienned
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1 c shelled edamame
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¼ c chopped green onion
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1 c massaged kale
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1 can rinsed /drained chickpeas
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½ c shredded carrots
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1 ½ c raw cashews
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1 tbsp avocado oil
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2 tbsp sriracha
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2 tbsp pure maple syrup
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1/2c olive oil
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1/4c lime juice
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2 tbsp tamari
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2 tbsp pure maple syrup
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1 clove fresh garlic, grated
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1’ piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the crumbled tofu:
- preheat oven to 350.
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On a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, crumble drained tofu and spread evenly across cookie sheet.
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In a small bowl, add 2 tbsp each of avocado oil, nutritional yeast, tamari.
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Add 1 tsp each of cumin, garlic powder and onion powder, salt and ¼ tsp ground pepper
and liquid smoke ( if desired).
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Stir well and incorporate in the crumble tofu.
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Bake the tofu for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Roast the cashews:
- On a parchment lined cookie sheet, add the cashews, avocado oil, chili powder, sriracha, pure maple syrup.
- Coat the cashews evenly and roast in a 350 degree oven for about 15 -20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool
Make the Lime Ginger Dressing:
- In a jar with lid, add the olive oil, lime juice, tamari, pure maple syrup, grated garlic and ginger.
- Salt and pepper as desired.
- Shake well in a jar with a tight lid. Set aside.
Assemble the salad in 32 oz jars with lids or tupperware with lids:
- Layer with dressing on bottom first, then cabbage and massaged kale with lemon, chickpeas, crumbled tofu, edamame, red pepper and carrots.
- Top with green onions and cilantro sprigs and cashews.
- Seal the jars or tupperware for 5 large servings for the week.
- Enjoy!
