Brown Rice Edamame Salad

Name: Brown Rice Edamame Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1.5 cups shelled edamame, thawed; 2 carrots, shredded; 1 English cucumber, diced; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

A nutritious grain salad with chewy brown rice, shelled edamame, shredded carrots, cucumber, and a savory sesame-ginger dressing. Packed with plant protein and great for meal prep.

50 minEasyServes 4370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed
2 cups water
1.5 cups shelled edamame, thawed
2 carrots, shredded
1 English cucumber, diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

Cook 1 cup rinsed long-grain brown rice in 2 cups water with a pinch of salt: bring to a boil, cover, simmer 35-40 minutes. Let steam 10 minutes, then fluff and cool.
2

Whisk together 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger.
3

Combine cooled rice, 1.5 cups thawed shelled edamame, 2 shredded carrots, 1 diced English cucumber, and 4 thinly sliced scallions in a large bowl.
4

Pour the dressing over and toss to coat.
5

Sprinkle with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Questions

Can I make Brown Rice Edamame Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Brown Rice Edamame Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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