Description
Protein Packed Thai Pasta Salad is a healthy 20 minute dinner recipe. It packs in over 18 grams of protein and is full of veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, (minced)
- 1–4 teaspoons sriracha, (optional for some added spice)
- 8 oz garbanzo bean rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 4 scallions, (sliced)
Instructions
- Step: Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
- Step: In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Add in the pasta along with the vegetables and toss to combine and serve.
Notes
This recipe uses garbanzo bean pasta to increase the protein content to over 18 grams per serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 3250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Thai pasta salad, protein packed, vegan, garbanzo bean pasta, healthy dinner, 20 minute meal