Drs Greens - Day 12 - Asian Quinoa

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

edamame

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green peas are more accessible and affordable.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is a budget-friendly whole grain.

Boil edamame in salted water until cooked; drain and set aside.

Prepare quinoa according to package instructions; let cool.

Roast carrots until caramelized and set aside.

Dice red bell pepper and set aside.

Add cooked edamame to the bowl with quinoa, roasted carrots, and diced red bell pepper.

Slice avocado and add to the salad mixture.

In a separate bowl, mix wasabi paste, soy sauce, olive oil, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the dressing.

Pour the wasabi soy dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

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