Recipe:

Zesty Adzuki Bean Salad

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Serves 6

Bring this adzuki bean salad to a picnic as a new and nutritious alternative to potato or pasta salads.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried adzuki beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
1/4 cup arame sea vegetable
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/4 cups basil, finely chopped
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tamari
1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup grated carrots

Method

Place adzuki beans and 6 cups water into a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until beans are cooked but retain their shape. Drain and rinse gently under cold water. Set aside to let cool completely. Meanwhile, soak arame in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse and set aside.

Put oils, ginger, garlic, basil, vinegar, pepper flakes, tamari and lime juice into a large bowl and whisk to make a dressing. Add cooled beans, arame, green onions and carrots and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 4oz/116g-wt.): 220 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 32g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 9g protein

Tags: Portable and Picnic, Family Friendly, Sugar Conscious, Vegan, Dairy Free, High Fiber, Vegetarian

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