Broccoli and Carrots with Lime Dressing
Recipe from: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home, from the Moosewood Collective
2 large carrots (or several smaller carrots), thinly sliced on the diagonal
3 stalks broccoli, heads cut into florets, stalks peeled and sliced on the diagonal
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste
dash of chile oil, tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
Bring about 2 inches of water to a rapid boil in a covered pot. Â When the water boils, add the vegetables, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes until tender but still firm. Â While the vegetables cook, mix together all of the remaining ingredients. Â Drain the vegetables, plunge them into cold water, drain again, and chill until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature. Â Just before serving, toss the vegetables with the dressing. Â You could also serve these vegetables over rice noodles tossed lightly with some Mirin, or with fried rice to make more of a meal of it!