Thai - inspired dish with peanut sauce

I tried some more experimental cooking last night with peanut sauce.  The flavors actually blended really well!  I was pleasantly surprised, and my husband liked it so that's a win :)

Before adding fresh mango slices and peanut sauce

Quinoa is a wonderful grain and is a complete protein all by itself.  Near East is an easy brand that you can fix in the microwave.  I cooked some carrots and celery in the microwave and mixed it in with the quinoa after cooking the grain.  Add sliced cucumber, mango and the peanut sauce!  It sounds like a weird combination, but it's very refreshing and filling.

I went partially by the sauce recipe, and you can view the site here: 

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/the-best-thai-peanut-sauce/

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup coconut milk

3 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

I guessed on the measurements and just used the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, soy sauce, garlic (powder) and ginger seasoning. I added a little bit of stevia as well.

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