1 cup chopped red cabbage or spinach or romaine lettuce or kale (ribs removed)
1 cup of cooked squash cubed
1 cup of chickpeas
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Garnishes (optional)
2 small cucumber, very thinly sliced Thinly sliced green onion (about 1/2 cup) Lime wedges Flaky sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a large pot of water to boil (ideally about 5 cups of water). Once the water is boiling, add the rice and continue boiling for 25 minutes. Add the edamame and cook for 3 more minutes (it’s ok if the water doesn’t reach a rapid boil again). Then add the snap peas or (veggie of choice) and cook for 2 more minutes covered.
Drain well, and return the rice and veggies to the pot. Season to taste with 1 to 2 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce, and FreshZen Ginger Scallion stir to combine.
Divide the rice/veggie mixture and raw veggies into 2 bowls. Arrange cucumber slices along the edge of the bowl (see photos). Drizzle lightly bowl with sesame oil, FreshZen ginger scallion, tamari sauce mixture and top with sliced green onion. Place a lime wedge or 2 in each bowl.
If you intend to have leftovers, wait to complete step 3 just before servingLeftover bowls keep well for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator..
Ruby ruby@freshzenfoods.com
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