Vegetable Stir Fry with Sweet Sesame Sauce

Sustenance

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup brown rice miso (or your favorite miso)

  • 1/2 cup tahini

  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey

  • 2 Tablespoons mustard

  • 1/2-1 cup water

  • 8 cups julienned assorted vegetables, like: onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, peppers, eggplant, green beans, zucchini, etc.

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 inch ginger, peeled and minced

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • Salt

  • Cooked rice, other grain or noodles, optional for serving

  • Cooking protein of your choice, optional for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Whisk together miso, tahini, syrup and mustard until well combined. Add water to desired (pourable) consistency. Set aside.

  • Heat large heavy skillet, add olive and toasted sesame oil. When hot, add vegetables about 1 minute apart in order of required cooking time based on tenderness. For example: onions and carrots, then broccoli/cauliflower/cabbage, then peppers/zucchini/eggplant.

  • Sprinkle lightly with salt. Sauté until vegetables are brightly colored and lightly caramelized, not mushy. Turn off heat and pour sauce over vegetables.

  • Serve with cooked grains or noodles. If desired cook and cut 8 oz. protein (chicken, fish, tofu etc.) in small pieces and add to vegetables before adding sauce.