Asian-Inspired Ginger Sesame Brown Rice Slaw
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onion stalks, diced
- 1 cup basil, chopped
- Sauce
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave
- 3 tablespoons (or more) lukewarm water for thinning the sauce (OPTIONAL)
- Garnish
- fresh lime juice
- sesame seeds
Steps
Step 1
Cook brown rice according to instructions given, then set aside. As a time saver, consider using frozen brown rice and cook in the microwave for 3 – 4 minutes.
Step 2
Mix together the ingredients for the sauce. Add tablespoons of water to thin it out as needed and season to taste with liquid aminos or soy. Set aside.
Step 3
Toss together veggies and brown rice, then drizzle the sauce over the mixture. Toss again in the bowl. Garnish with fresh lime, more green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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