Asian Adzuki Beans and a simple peanut dressing come together in this 5-minute vegan recipe. This salad is full of plant-based protein and vegetarian fiber.
Enjoy this oil-free recipe on its own or serve with Korean Red Beet Teriyaki Burgers, Asian Red Kuri Squash Creamy Miso Soup, and Shiitake Mushroom Edamame Asian Veggie Burgers.
What are Adzuki Beans?
Red Adzuki beans are small, red beans, traditional to Asian cooking. They are frequently used in Chinese and Korean recipes, in everything from soups and stews to desserts. You can substitute with red kidney beans, mung beans, or black beans for this salad.
Chef Katie’s Plant-Based Cooking Tips
Peanut Butter Ingredient Tip: Double-check the Peanut Butter label. Look for a brand that has no extra oils, sugars, or syrups listed. These are often called peanut butter “spread”
Bottom-of-the Jar Trick: Use an empty (or near-empty “bottom of the jar”) peanut butter jar to make a big batch of the Peanut Sauce. You can whip up this bowl in minutes, or use it as a dressing for salad, a dip for veggies, or even poured over roasted sweet potatoes.
Tamari vs. Soy Sauce: Tamari is the gluten-free version of soy sauce. Use it in this recipe to ensure a gluten-free recipe. If gluten isn’t a concern for you, you can use either tamari or soy sauce.
More Easy Asian Flavor:
- Easy
- Servings: 4
- Ready In: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups
5-Minute Adzuki Bean Salad with Oil-Free Asian Peanut Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter
- 1 teaspoon Tamari or Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 15-ounce can Adzuki beans (or 1 1/2 cup cooked beans)
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 2 scallions
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanut chopped
Instructions
- To make the Oil-Free Asian Peanut Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, tamari, rice vinegar, and lime juice. Give a quick stir to blend the peanut butter.
- For the Salad: Drain and rinse the Adzuki beans. Add to the bowl with the dressing. Seed and dice the bell pepper. Add to the bowl. Slice the scallions. Add to the bowl. Chop the peanuts, if needed, and add to the bowl. Stir everything well to combine. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (about 3/4 cup).
Calories 168.83
Calories From Fat (22%) 37.19
% Daily Value
- Total Fat 4.44g 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.78g 4%
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 71.73mg 3%
- Potassium 579.26mg 17%
- Total Carbohydrates 25.28g 8%
- Fiber 7.42g 30%
- Sugar 1.39g
- Protein 8.93g 18%
- Calcium 21.14mg 2%
- Iron 35.16mg 195%
- Vitamin A 546IU 11%
- Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Shopping and Gear List
- Eden Organic Adzuki Beans 15.0 OZ(pack of 3)
- 365 Everyday Value, Organic Creamy Peanut Butter Unsweeteend & No Salt, 16 oz
- San-J Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce, Black Bottle, 10 Ounce
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