Vegetarian Recipes | Carot Salad

Carrot Salad in Thai Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 3 tbsp water or veggie broth + 2 tbsp
• 1/2 yellow or white onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp Thai peanut sauce or salad dressing
• 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (lime is better, but lemon may be substituted)
• 2 cups chopped or baby carrots
• sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation:

In a small bowl, mix together the peanut sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, 2 tablespoons of water or broth and lime juice and set aside.

Cooking Direction:

· Sautee the onion in 3 tablespoons oil and 3 tablespoons broth or water until slightly soft.

· Add carrots, cover, and simmer 3-5 minutes.

· Reduce heat, add the sauce mix, cover and simmer another 5-7 minutes until carrots are soft, stirring frequently.

· Add sesame seeds and cook one more minute. Serve over rice or other grain.