Sunday, April 21, 2019

Brown Rice-Veggie Bowls with Ginger Lime Dressing

 p. 51 Cook Up Comfort {4 servings}  6 points stove
2 T lime juice
2 T fresh cilantro leaves
4 t Asian (dark) sesame oil
2 t honey
2 t grated peeled fresh ginger
¼ t salt
1 T water
1 ½ c cooked brown rice, at room temp
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, cut into matchstick strips
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 c diced mango

1. Combine lime juice, 2 T cilantro, oil, honey, ginger, salt, and water in a blender and puree. Set aside.
2. Combine rice, beans, avocado, onion, carrot, bell pepper, tomatoes, and mango in large bowl and toss to combine. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide evenly among 4 bowls and sprinkle with remaining 2 T cilantro.

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