Recipe: Gingered Grains (using cooked rice or grains with vegetables and Ginger Dressing

GINGERED GRAINS

1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
3 cups cooked brown rice (or other cooked grain)
1/2 cup diced plum tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
FOR THE GINGER DRESSING:
2 to 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds*
2 teaspoons red or brown miso**
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steam peas, carrots and corn just until tender.

Combine rice, tomatoes and scallions in a bowl. Add steamed vegetables and mix well.

To prepare the dressing, mix all ingredients and 1/4 cup water in bowl until well blended. Add to rice mixture and toss to coat.

*To toast sesame seeds, place them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Stir until lightly browned. Remove from skillet immediately.

**Look for miso (Japanese fermented soybean paste) with the Asian foods or in health food stores.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook