Ingredients
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1
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cup
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Mahatma® Whole Grain Brown Rice
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1
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pkg
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(16 oz.) shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
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1
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red bell pepper, chopped
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1
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small sweet onion, peeled and chopped
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1
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cup
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fresh (or thawed frozen) corn kernels
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1
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cup
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jicama, peeled and chopped
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2
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Tbsps
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sesame oil
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1
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large fresh lime, juiced and grated zest
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2
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Tbsps
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soy sauce
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2
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Tbsps
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Asian sweet chile sauce
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2
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Tbsps
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fresh basil leaves, chopped
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2
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Tbsps
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fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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1/4
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cup
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toasted sliced almonds
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Cooking Directions
Prepare rice according to package directions; drain and cool. Place into a large mixing bowl. Add edamame, bell pepper, onion, corn and jicama; reserve.
In a small bowl whisk together sesame oil, lime juice and zest, soy sauce and Asian sweet chile sauce, blending well. Add to mixing bowl, tossing gently to coat well. Just before serving time, add the fresh herbs and almonds, blending well.