Side Dishes

Island Rice Bowls

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My wife keeps telling me “Why go out to eat when we can make it better here at home?” So a few nights ago we were in the mood for something really good with lots of flavor and landed on an Island Rice Bowl with a fantastic peanut sauce. We used zucchini, carrot, onion, sugar peas and broccoli, but you can choose what ever vegetables are your own personal favorite. Add grilled chicken (we did), steak or shrimp. Omit meat for a wonderful vegetarian dish. Top it all off with sauce.

Mongolian Barbecue
Brown rice
1 cup black beans
Grilled steak ( chicken, shrimp or any combination )
Slice d carrots
Sugar snap peas
Broccoli crowns ( separated )
Onions ( sliced )
Celery ( sliced )
Zucchini ( sliced )
Mushrooms ( cut in half )
Red or green pepper ( julienned )
Peanut Sauce
Oil
2 medium cloves garlic ( minced )
1? fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 cup peanut butter
5 T soy sauce
2 T rice vinegar
1 T sesame oil
2 T light brown sugar
2 T honey
I have linked the brown rice to Mel’s Kitchen Café – it is the best brown rice ever! After rice is cooked, stir in black beans and set aside. Grill your favorite meat as desired. Meanwhile, stir fry...
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Nutritions

Calories
1844

Sodium
5641mg
235% DV

Fat
71g
110% DV

Protein
84g
169% DV

Carbs
216g
73% DV

Fiber
40g
163% DV