Adzuki Bean and Rice Salad
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 c. adzuki (azuki) beans3/4 c. brown rice2 Tbsp. sesame oil2 Tbsp. rice vinegar1 1/2 tsp. tamari or soy saucejuice of a 1/2 lemon1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1 thai chili, minced (optional)1 inch ginger root, minced2 cloves garlic, minced3 green onions, chopped1 carrot, thinly sliced3 radishes, thinly sliced1/2 c. steamed, chopped broccoli1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds (optional)
1. Soak the adzuki beans overnight. Drain. Cover with a few inches of fresh water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes until beans are tender. Measure 2 c. and reserve the rest for another use.
2. Put the brown rice and 1 1/2 c. water (for a nutrition kick, you can use the cooking water from the beans) in a pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed, 45-50 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Measure 2 c. and reserve the rest for another use.
3. While the rice cooks, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, thai chili if using, ginger, and garlic.
4. Fold beans, rice, and vegetables into dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste. Garnish with green onion and toasted sesame seed. (Sesame seeds not included in nutritional information)
Serving Size: 4 1-cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WALENTYNA.
2. Put the brown rice and 1 1/2 c. water (for a nutrition kick, you can use the cooking water from the beans) in a pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed, 45-50 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Measure 2 c. and reserve the rest for another use.
3. While the rice cooks, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, thai chili if using, ginger, and garlic.
4. Fold beans, rice, and vegetables into dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste. Garnish with green onion and toasted sesame seed. (Sesame seeds not included in nutritional information)
Serving Size: 4 1-cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WALENTYNA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 253.1
- Total Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 143.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 42.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
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