Broccolini With Snow Peas, Edamame & Fennel
Servings 4
Calories 484
Ingredients
- 1 Simply Wholesome Pantry Lentils & Ancient Grains Instant Nourish Bowl
- 2 broccolini bunches, trimmed
- 1 cup snow peas trimmed
- 2 cups edamame beans frozen, podded & thawed
- 5 spring onions sliced on the diagonal
- 0.5 fennel bulb very finely sliced
- salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
Dressing:
- 85 g white sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp kewpie mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp neutral vegetable oil such as avocado oil or grapeseed oil
- 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2-3 tsp honey or pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Heat SWP grains pouch in the microwave for 30-40 seconds. Let cool for a minute and break up with a fork.1 Simply Wholesome Pantry Lentils & Ancient Grains Instant Nourish Bowl
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the broccolini and cook for 2 minutes. Throw in the snow peas and blanch them for 1 minute until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.2 broccolini, 1 cup snow peas
- On to the salad. Combine the broccolini, snow peas, edamame, spring onion and fennel in a large bowl.2 broccolini, 1 cup snow peas, 2 cups edamame beans, 5 spring onions, 0.5 fennel bulb
- Now for the sweet sesame dressing. Place a large frying pan over medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Toast the seeds, stirring occasionally so they don’t burn, for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and golden. Tip them onto a plate to stop the cooking process.85 g white sesame seeds
- Transfer 3 tablespoons of the toasted seeds to a small blender - or use a mortar and pestle and grind them into a fine crumb. Set the remaining toasted seeds aside. Pour the crumb into a small bowl, then add the other dressing ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust the flavours as needed and add 1-2 tablespoons of water if you would like a thinner consistency.salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, 3 tbsp kewpie mayonnaise, 3 tbsp neutral vegetable oil, 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 2-3 tsp honey or pure maple syrup
- Drizzle the sweet sesame dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle the reserved toasted sesame seeds on top and season to taste. Serve immediately.