CASHEW & SNOW PEA STIR FRY

July 02, 2018 by Renee Tavoularis

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
½ cup yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 ½ cups snow peas
1 cup raw cashews
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup 

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
• Add the garlic and ginger and cook another 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic. Place the red bell pepper in the pan and cook another 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, add the snap peas and a splash of water. Place the lid on and cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, sesame oil and maple syrup. Pour into the pan and let cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Serve hot over quinoa, brown rice or other whole grain, if desired.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.