Find mung bean sprouts in Asian grocery stores and supermarkets.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　1 hothouse cucumber, peeled and cut into strips 3 inches long and 1/4 inch wide

　　2 celery ribs, cut into strips 3 inches long and 1/4 inch wide

　　2 carrots, peeled and cut into strips 3 inches long and 1/4 inch wide

　　2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into strips 3 inches long and 1/4 inch wide

　　1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

　　1 cup mung bean sprouts

　　2/3 cup drained bamboo shoots

　　

Step 1

Lightly steam the cucumber, celery, carrot, and bell-pepper strips in a vegetable steamer until just cooked, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Pat dry

　　

Step 2

Place the vegetables in a bowl and toss them with the sesame oil. Add the mung bean sprouts and the bamboo shoots. Season with salt. May be refrigerated for up to 3 hours before serving. Serve at room temperature.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 40 calories

　　5g carbs

　　1g protein

　　2g fat

　　no cholesterol

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by PARADE