food matters / 17 Spring Roll Bowl with Rice Noodles and Almond-Ginger Sauce This bowl makes a satisfying light meal, but if you’re crav- ing a bit more protein and less carbs, add some cooked shrimp or a piece of fish and sub out the rice noodles for zucchini “zoodles.” (Serves 4) ALMOND BUTTER LIME DRESSING: • 3 tablespoons smooth almond butter (preferably unsweetened) • 3 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil such as avocado or canola • 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar • 1 teaspoon sriracha • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or soy sauce • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger • 1 plump garlic clove, grated NOODLE BOWL: • 8 ounces rice stir-fry noodles, cooked according to package directions; drained and rinsed in cold water • 2 cups matchstick-cut carrots (about 1/2 pound carrots) • 2 cups half-moon sliced seedless cucumber • 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal • 1 shallot, thinly sliced • 1 cup (loosely packed) each fresh cilantro, mint and basil leaves • Handful mixed baby greens GARNISH IDEAS: • Thinly sliced fresh red chili pepper • Crushed roasted peanuts or chopped roasted almonds • Sesame seeds DIRECTIONS: 1. Whisk all ingredients for the dressing together in a bowl until smooth. 2. In another large bowl, toss the drained noodles with the carrots, cucumber, scallions, shallot, herb leaves and half of the dressing. 3. Serve in bowls over mixed greens, with additional dressing spooned over to taste. Garnish with fresh red chili, peanuts and/or sesame seeds, if desired. Our 62+ well-maintained community is located in the heart of vibrant South Orange Village near restaurants, shopping, parks, entertainment and transportation. Our carefree lifestyle includes plenty of social activities, engaging monthly programs, a live-in super and available kosher meals. Owned and managed by the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey All Faiths and Beliefs Welcome Come Home to Our Village Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation Cheryl Kasye, Site Manager: 973-763-0999 110 Vose Ave., South Orange, NJ Tour Our New Luxury Apartments One bedroom w/open floor plan, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, a walk-in shower and more. Now Accepting Applications. SAY HELLO TO A BETTER WAY TO BANK VISIT OUR NEW SOUTH ORANGE BRANCH AT 15 SCOTLAND ROAD Find out why our members enjoy banking with low fees, free checking, low-rate loans, mortgages and free access to 85,000 ATMs