Asian Sesame Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 2 carrots, cut into julienned strips
• 1 cup fresh snow peas, cut diagonally in half
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• grilled chicken (optional)

Directions

1. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, honey, cilantro, salt and pepper in small bowl; set aside.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrots, snow peas, onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
3. Add rice and soy sauce mixture. Stir until well blended; heat thoroughly.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Serve with chicken.