I am not a strict vegetarian by any means, but have always looked for ways to decrease the amt. of animal fat in my diet. Here's a recipe that really hits the spot on those days when you just crave something for supper but not meat!

California Roll-In-A-Bowl (kid tested, Mother approved!)

1 cup brown rice (1/2 cup dry) *cook rice per instructions -- the ratio is 1 cup rice/2 cups water*

1 head chopped butter or romaine lettuce *or whatever other greens you might want to use**

8 oz. imitation crab meat chopped

1 English cucumber thinly sliced *peeling is optional -- but do give it a scrub*

1 ripe avacado diced

1 grated carrot

3 cups chipped ginger (can use pickeled ginger -- found in Asian markets)

Dressing for California Roll-In-A-Bowl

3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. light soy
Wasabi or wasabi powder to taste (I use about 1/2 tsp. of either)

Put lettuce into bowl with the other ingredients for the salad. Whip up the dressing and pour it over the ingredients and toss.

You can use the following for a garnish, too, if you want to:

1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
1 large sheet of Nori (seaweed) toasted then crumbled

Nutrition information for the whole salad:

serves: 4

calories: 189.2 calories
carbs : 21.3 gm.
fat : 8.3 gm.
protein : 6.5 gm.

This is a great dish during the summer when you just want something light. Enjoy!