Sesame Stir-Fry

A healthy stir-fry with a savory sesame sauce.  Credit: Pinch of Yum

• Difficulty: Easy
• Category: Dinner, Easy Dinners, Healthy

Ingredients

For the sauce

• 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 clove of chopped garlic

For the stir-fry

• 8 oz stir-fry noodles or linguine or 4 oz of the pasta and 4 oz zoodles ((2 medium zucchinis))
• 1 large carrot chopped finely
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup edamame
• 1 cup chopped asparagus
• 1 grilled chicken breast (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta. Cook according to package directions.
2. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for sesame sauce, stir to combine.
3. Add sesame oil to a large saute pan on medium or turn your Instant Pot to saute setting. Once oil is hot, add chopped carrots and asparagus. Let for about 5 minutes, then add the frozen broccoli and edamame. Let cook until heated through, about 3 – 5 minutes.
4. While veggies are sauteing, add noodles to the boiling water and let cook, or begin spiralizing zoodles and add to the vegetable mixture or boiling water for about 3 min, just until they begin to soften.
5. Drain pasta and dish up the desired amount onto a plate and toss with a few tablespoons of the sesame sauce.
6. Add veggie mixture and toss with the desired amount of sesame sauce. Serve and enjoy!