Green Vegetables With Sesame Ginger Dressing Food

GINGER-SESAME STEAMED VEGETABLE SALAD

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A homage to my father's Laotian roots, this warm salad is traditionally prepared with baby bok choy, snow peas, peapod shoots and baby mustard greens. Just use any seasonal green vegetables you like. -Monnie Norasing, Mansfield, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME GINGER DRESSING

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This easy concoction will give your salads an Asian flair.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Dressing

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light soy sauce
½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 teaspoon Sriracha (or to taste)
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
Enjoy over salads, as a marinade, in stir fries or as a dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUTéED CABBAGE AND CARROTS

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This healthy sautéed cabbage and carrots recipe is tossed in a simple ginger and sesame dressing and comes together in less than 20 minutes.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 2-inch piece ginger root (minced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons sambal oelek ((optional))
6 cups cabbage (shredded)
2 cups carrots (shredded)
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 scallions (thinly sliced, tops and bottoms)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
black roasted sesame seeds (and chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish))

Steps:

Head a deep skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add ginger, garlic, and sambal oelek and cook for 30 seconds to release flavors.
Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and salt to the pan. Saute until slightly wilted, 7-9 minutes.
Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, and sesame oil. Saute 1 additional minute. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

SESAME-GINGER DRESSING

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This savory, addictive dressing will taste good on just about anything, including cold noodle salads.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories Bon Appétit Salad Dressing Sesame Oil Soy Sauce Sesame Ginger Garlic Sauce

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tahini
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Steps:

Whisk lemon juice, soy sauce, tahini, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl to combine. Gradually add vegetable oil followed by sesame oil, whisking constantly until emulsified.

SESAME-GINGER VINAIGRETTE

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Perfect for marinades and salads, this sesame-ginger vinaigrette is both healthy and delicious.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¼ cup sesame oil
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Place sesame oil, rice vinegar, green onion, ginger, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 146.1 mg, Sugar 2 g