I LOVED this recipe. There were so many different flavors on my tastebuds that every bite was a little different. The coconut quinoa was some good vegan comfort food. This recipe is taken from one of my favorite blogs called fitfoodiefinds.com. I adapted it for an oil free version. Also, don’t get overwhelmed by all of the cooking steps! It just creates more opportunity for family to help you in the kitchen. Make it a family event and it will be quick and easy :).

Prep Time: 40 minutes Bake Time: 30 minutes

COCONUT QUINOA

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 15-oz. can full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

To prepare the quinoa RINSE WELL, place coconut milk, water, maple syrup, and quinoa in a sauce pan and bring it to a boil over high heat.

Next, turn the heat to low, cover the saucepan and let the quinoa cook for about 20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

• 2 large sweet potatoes and or yams, cut into bite-sized cubes
• Spritz with a little bit of water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Then, place diced sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and spritz with water. Toss to fully coat.
2. Then, season with minced garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
3. Roast sweet potatoes at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes.

PURPLE CABBAGE SLAW

• 1 cup purple cabbage, sliced
• 1 cup shelled edamame (if you don’t have shelled edamame, you can use shelled like I did and spread them on top)
• 1 large red pepper, sliced
• 1 large carrot, cut into thin sticks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Place purple cabbage, edamame, carrot, and red pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Make dressing by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated ginger, and salt.
3. Then, toss veggies in dressing. Set aside.

PEANUT SAUCE

• 2.5 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
• 2.5 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

1. To make peanut sauce, place all ingredients into a medium bowl or jar and mix together to combine.

TOPPINGS

• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• squeeze of lime juice
• Black sesame seeds, to toast

ASSEMBLY

1. Evenly distribute the coconut quinoa, sweet potatoes, and coleslaw into four bowls or meal prep containers.
2. Drizzle with peanut sauce if eating immediately and top with cilantro, chopped peanuts, a lime wedge, and more black sesame seeds.