Packed with fresh vegetables, whole grains, and a creamy peanut dressing, this is a bowl your body will thank you for. Vibrant Crunchy Thai Nourish Bowl with Peanut Dressing is wholesome, tangy, and so darn delicious.

After you try this amazing bowl, try my Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with homemade Avocado Dressing. You will love it.

Thai Nourish Bowl Ingredients

Offering up a delightful combination of flavors and textures, here is what you will need for your new go-to meal.

Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) are the seeds from a flowering plant in the amaranth family. They can be yellow, red, white, black, or purple. It is a gluten free “grain”, packed full of nutrients and 4 grams of protein in a half cup.

Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids. A few other reasons to eat quinoa, according to this Healthline article, 8 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Quinoa, written by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD and Kris Gunners BSc:

• anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
• high in fiber, which helps your gut
• good source for magnesium, folate, iron, and zinc

This is a super food! See below for tips on how to cook.

Veggies & Such

Now for the crunch. Here are some crunchy veggies and such that go great together in this bowl. They’re a match made in heaven.

• Napa Cabbage
• Carrots
• Radishes
• Cucumbers
• Edamame
• Cilantro

Peanut Dressing

This peanut dressing is so versatile. It can be used as a dip for veggies, on top of Thai Chicken, or as a pizza sauce for Thai Veggie Pizza. Whip these ingredients up for a tasty dressing:

• Peanut Butter, creamy
• Honey
• Rice Vinegar
• Lime Juice
• Soy Sauce
• Sriracha or Garlic Chili Paste (optional)
• Warm Water

If you like this peanut dressing, you’ll love my post on 5 Healthy Salad Dressings.

Chopped Peanuts (For More Crunch)

Chopped peanuts add a little more crunch and rich flavor. Don’t like peanuts, use cashews or sunflower seeds.

How to Make Nourish Bowl

Cook the Quinoa

The most important step in making quinoa is rinsing it well. Quinoa has a compound called saponin, which has a bitter taste. If you don’t rinse it, the quinoa will taste unpleasantly bitter. And you’ll vow never to eat quinoa again! (How sad.)

Rinse the quinoa several times with cool water to get rid of the bitter taste. Once it’s rinsed, combine it with water, a few spices, and simmer. Ginger, garlic and cumin are good spices to add for this Nourish bowl.

1. Once liquid is absorbed, put a lid on it.
2. Take it off the heat.
3. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Fluff with a fork.

Cut the Veggies

While the quinoa is simmering, cut up the veggies and thaw the edamame.

Make the Dressing

Whisk the dressing ingredients together and add the water at the end. If you like it spicy, add cayenne pepper, sriracha or garlic chili paste. If not, don’t add any spice, it will still be good.

Assemble Thai Nourish Bowl

Assembling the Nourish Bowl can be done any way you choose.

1. Put a portion of quinoa at the bottom of your bowl
2. Add in veggies
3. Drizzle with peanut dressing
4. Top with chopped peanuts

And enjoy! It’s so good! If you like this recipe, you’ll love my Nourish Bowl with Chimichurri.

Substitutions

• Quinoa: Brown Rice, Cauliflower Rice, Barely, Lentils, Couscous
• Peanuts: Cashews, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds
• Peanut Dressing: this can be made with sunflower butter for a nut-free option.

Vibrant and Crunchy Thai Nourish Bowl with Peanut Dressing is the perfect dish for those seeking a well-balanced and delicious meal. Packed with fresh veggies, protein, and a delectable homemade peanut dressing, this nourish bowl is a true winner when it comes to both taste and nutrition.

If you like this recipe, you’ll love Easy Artichoke Chicken.

Lunch Recipes

Healthy Curry Chicken Salad

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap with Olives and Hummus

Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with Avocado Dressing

Gourmet Peanut Butter Sandwich

Tex-Mex Crunchy Salad with Healthy Ranch

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