Description
Dive into a bowl of our Protein Packed Thai Pasta Salad, where vibrant colors and delightful flavors come together in a nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad features garbanzo bean rotini pasta, which is rich in protein and fiber, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enhance their meal with healthy ingredients. Tossed with a creamy peanut butter dressing and fresh veggies like cabbage, carrots, and cucumber, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable. Enjoy it as a filling main course or a tasty side at your next gathering. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz garbanzo bean rotini pasta
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 4 scallions (sliced)
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
Instructions
- Cook the garbanzo bean rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, rice vinegar, peanut butter, orange juice, minced garlic, and sriracha until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss in sliced scallions, chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped cucumber. Mix until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg