Adzuki Beans With Miso Dressing Recipe

Adzuki Beans With Miso Dressing Recipe

  • 1 cup dried adzuki bean, small red beans, or black beans
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons mellow white miso
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small carrot, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  1. Place the beans in a bowl. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Cover and let stand overnight.
  2. Drain the beans and place in a medium saucepan. Add water to cover by 2 inches and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, or until very tender.
  3. Drain the beans and place in a serving bowl for 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the miso, orange juice, lemon juice, oil, and ginger. Stir in the scallions, cucumbers, carrot, walnuts, and beans.
  5. Let stand for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
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