Ginger Garlic Steamed Vegetables

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite size florets
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 2 cups sugar snap peas
• 2 green onions, chopped in 1" pieces

For the vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp chilli pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice (optional)

To garnish

• Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

DIRECTIONS:

• Place the cauliflower florets in a steaming basket and steam them over simmering water for 5 minutes or until tender but still retains a crunch in a bite.
• Add the bell peppers, sugar snap peas and green onions over the cauliflower and continue steaming for an additional minute.
• While the vegetables are steaming, combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk vigorously until well combined.
• Carefully transfer the steamed vegetables to a service plate, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.
• Serve immediately.

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NUTRITION FACTS:  calories: 193 kcal, carbohydrates: 14 g, protein: 5g, fat: 14g saturated fat 2g, sodium: 343mg, potassium: 607mg, fiber: 5g, sugar: 6g