Moosewood: Chinese orzo veg salad

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Chinese Orzo Vegetable Salad

 

Recipe By :Moosewood Collective

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : 2Send Moosewood LF Fav

Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups orzo

2 quarts boiling water

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

2 cups sliced asparagus -- 1-inch diagonal

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 cup canned baby corn -- cut in half crosswise

1/2 cup chopped celery

3 scallions -- thinly sliced diagonal

DRESSING:

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon Chinese chili paste

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

2 cloves garlic -- minced

salt and black pepper

 

1. Cook orzo in large bot of boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente,

stirring frequently. Drain the orzo, rinse with cold water, transfer to serving

bowl. Toss with sesame oil and set aside.

 

2. Blanch asparagus in boiling water to cover for about 3 minutes, until just

tender, then briefly submerge in cold water to help maintain their bright green

color. Add bell pepper, corn, celery, scallions and asparagus to the orzo.

 

3. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and our it

over the orzo and vegetables Gentle toss to coat evenly and serve.

 

Source:

" Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 209 Calories; 3g Fat (13.4% calories from

fat); 7g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 550mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 26069 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27232 20083 0 0

 

 

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