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Quinoa Bowl with Tuna

Servings 2
Prep Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Thai Peanut Dressing:
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water divided, plus additional (optional)
  • Quinoa Bowls:
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 can 14 ounces chickpeas
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage
  • 1 can 5 ounces Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water
  • 1-2 tablespoons onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • cilantro

Instructions

  • To make Thai Peanut Dressing: In mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, ginger paste, fish sauce, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce and sugar.
  • Add 1 tablespoon water and whisk well. Continue adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce is consistency of heavy cream.
  • Note: You may not use full 1/4 cup water and could use more depending on preference of thickness.
  • To make Quinoa Bowls: Heat oven to 400° F.
  • In medium pot, heat water and quinoa. When it boils, turn heat to low and cover. Cook until water is absorbed and remove from heat.
  • Drain and dry chickpeas. In bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread chickpeas on baking sheet; bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Spiralize zucchini at medium thickness. Using potato peeler, slice carrot in thin strips. Chop red cabbage. Drain and chunk tuna.
  • In two bowls, split cooked quinoa evenly. Top with carrots, zucchini, cabbage, roasted chickpeas onions and tuna.
  • Season with lime juice, cilantro and Thai Peanut Dressing.
Keyword: healthy