Around The World Bite By Byte (Part 3)

7. Curry – leaf mojito

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8 fresh curry leaves

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1 thin lemon wedge

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1 tsp sugar

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¼ cup citrus vodka

Curry – leaf mojito

Curry
– leaf mojito

In a tumbler, muddle curry leaves, lemon
wedge, and sugar. Top with crushed ice and citrus vodka.

Makes 1 drink: Per serving: 250 cal, 0 g fat, 11 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.
2 g protein

8. Quick & easy bibimbap

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1 cup steamed medium-grain rice

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2 cups mixed raw vegetables, such as julienned
carrot, zucchini, cucumber, radish, green onion, and bean sprouts

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1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce (more to taste, if
needed)

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2 tsp sugar

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3 large cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)

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1 tsp freshly grated ginger

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1 tsp toasted sesame oil

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¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

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6 oz 95% lean ground beef

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3 Tbsp gochujang sauce

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2 eggs Julienned non, kimchi, and toasted sesame
seeds for garnish (optional)

Quick & easy bibimbap

Quick
& easy bibimbap

Divide rice and vegetables between two
serving bowls and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar,
garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and pepper. Add beef, using a fork to break it up.
and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine
beef with marinade and stir frequently until just cooked through, about 5
minutes.

Spoon beef over rice, reserving cooking
juices. Mix juices with gochujang sauce.

Fry eggs sunny-side up and place one on top
of each beef -and- rice bowl. Garnish to taste and serve with gochujang sauce.

Makes 2 servings: Per serving: 440 cal. 10 g fat (2.Sgsat), 58 g carbs 940 mg sodium,
5 g fiber 28 g protein

9. Roasted cauliflower with za’atar

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1 large head of cauliflower, cut into pieces

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2 Tbsp olive oil

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¼ cup tahini

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2 Tbsp honey

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½ Tbsp za’atar

Roasted cauliflower with za’atar

Roasted
cauliflower with za’atar

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cauliflower
with oil to coat and arrange in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Roast until golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Let cool, then toss cauliflower with tahini. Drizzle with honey and dust with
za’atar.

Makes 4 servings: Per serving: 230 caI, 16g fat (2.5 g sat). 20 g carbs. 70 mg
sodium, 5 g fiber. 7 g protein