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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup coleslaw cabbage mix
- 1 cup shredded chicken (abt 4 oz)
- 1/2 cup cooked, cooled quinoa
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup edamame
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber (or celery)
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, PB2, or tahini would be good too
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (try our yummy garlic oil!)
- 1 teaspoon agave or honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped cashews or peanuts
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 185g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 446 | |
| Calories from Fat 208 | 47% |
| Total Fat 23.63g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 5.24g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium 589mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 33.34g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 1.58g | 1% |
| Protein 25.29g | 40% |
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