Spicy Peanut Crunch Veggie Bowl (Printable)
A vibrant bowl featuring crisp vegetables, spicy peanut sauce, and crunchy texture for a fresh, satisfying meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 large carrot, julienned
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
→ Crunch & Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
→ Spicy Peanut Sauce
10 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
15 - 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
17 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water
# How-To Steps:
01 - Shred the green and red cabbage, julienne the carrot, slice the bell pepper into thin strips, slice the green onions, chop the cilantro, and ensure edamame is cooked and ready.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, lime juice, sriracha, and sesame oil. Add warm water gradually to achieve pourable consistency, adjusting sriracha to your preferred heat level.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, edamame, green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Pour the spicy peanut sauce over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Divide the dressed slaw among four serving bowls. Top each portion generously with chopped roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced marinated flavor.
# Expert Advice:
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- Every bowl delivers that perfect crunch then creaminess contrast that makes fast food feel boring
- The sauce comes together in two minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
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- The sauce thickens as it sits, so do not be afraid to add another splash of water before serving
- These bowls actually taste better after 30 minutes in the fridge when the flavors have time to mingle
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- Toast your sesame seeds and peanuts together in one pan to save time and cleanup
- Double the sauce and keep it in the fridge for impromptu salad dressings or noodle bowls all week