Ginger-Sesame Steamed Vegetable Salad
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro and julienned fresh gingerroot
- In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients.
- In a stockpot, place steamer insert or basket over 2 in. of water. Place green beans, broccoli and carrots in insert. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam vegetables, covered, 5-7 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.
- Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add ginger mixture; toss to combine. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts, cilantro and julienned ginger.
gingerroot, sesame oil, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, salt, green beans, fresh broccoli florets, carrots, fresh spinach, peanuts, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ginger-sesame-steamed-vegetable-salad/ (may not work)