Forbidden Rice Salad with Edamame
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 tsp sea salt2 cups black rice (AKA Forbidden or Emperor's Rice)1 cup shelled edamame1 cup thinly sliced on the diagonal celery1 cup peeled and shredded carrot1/2 red bell pepper, diced1/2 cup thinly sliced on the diagonal scallions (green and white parts)1 cup toasted cashews1 tbls chopped fresh cilantro1/2 cup chopped fresh basilDressing:2 tbls brown rice vinegar 3 tbls tamari1 tbls fresh grated ginger2 cloves garlic, minced1/8 tsp cayenne1/4 cup sesame oil3 tbls fresh lime juice1/8 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp maple syrupGarnish:1 tbls lightly toasted sesame seeds2 tsp fresh lime juice
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water and 1 tsp salt to a boil. Add black rice and return to boil. Cover and reduce to simmer for 40-45 minutes, until tender. Spread rice onto sheet pan and fluff with fork to cool.
In another medium pot, bring 4 cups of water plus 1 tsp salt to a boil. Blanch edamame for about 1 minute, until bright green and just tender. Rinse in cold water, drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, carrot, red pepper and scallions. Whisk all dressing ingredients together and toss with rice mixture. Stir in the edamame and cashews (reserve a few for garnish if desired), cilantro and basil. Serve topped with sesame seeds and a squeeze of lime juice.
Serving Size: Makes 8, 1 1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user METALBABE.
In another medium pot, bring 4 cups of water plus 1 tsp salt to a boil. Blanch edamame for about 1 minute, until bright green and just tender. Rinse in cold water, drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, carrot, red pepper and scallions. Whisk all dressing ingredients together and toss with rice mixture. Stir in the edamame and cashews (reserve a few for garnish if desired), cilantro and basil. Serve topped with sesame seeds and a squeeze of lime juice.
Serving Size: Makes 8, 1 1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user METALBABE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 232.6
- Total Fat: 15.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 463.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 20.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 7.2 g
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