Zesty Adzuki Bean Salad

This definitely is zesty! Maybe a little too zesty (vinegary) for me teh first day, but once it sat for a day... very nice! But packed with vitamins, protein and nutrients making this a great feel good dish!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried adzuki beans
1/4 cup arame sea vegetable (found near the seaweed at WF)
1/4 teaspoon toasted 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 vinegar
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tamari
1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup grated carrots

Method

Put beans in a large bowl, cover with water and set aside to let soak for 8 hours or overnight.

Drain beans and put in a large pot with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain and rinse gently under cold water. Set aside to let cool completely. Meanwhile, soak arame in cold water for 15 minutes; drain and rinse well.

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