Clean the Fridge Stir Fry with Everyday Tahini Sauce

This is a go to recipe for me. It's not fancy, but it's quick and versatile, accommodating whatever veggies I have in the fridge. One batch of the sauce lasts for three to five meals and marries well with any vegetable. Add a protein (bean, tofu, tempeh, legume) and you are set! I serve it with whatever grain/starch I have on hand- quinoa, rice, sweet potato, polenta-or none at all!

Ingredients:

Note: You can exchange ANY vegetable for the ones listed in recipe. (Other options:broccoli, cauliflower, celery, carrots, corn, etc.).

• 1/2-1 tbsp olive oil (or spray bottle of olive oil)

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 1/2-1 red/yellow/green bell pepper, sliced

• 1/2 red onion, sliced

• 1/2 yellow squash, sliced

• 1/2 zucchini, sliced

• 1/2-1 fresh tomato, chopped

• 1 cup kale or other greens, sliced thin

• 1-2 cups cabbage or Napa cabbage sliced

• 1/2 fresh habanero or Serrano pepper, finely chopped (use seeds of the Serrano if you like it extra spicy)

• Spices: Garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper

• About 1/4 cup vegetable broth to prevent sticking

• About 3-4 tbsp Everyday Tahini Sauce

• Protein, optional: Any protein--canned beans/lentils (drained and rinsed), cooked tofu, edamame, etc.

• Grain/Starch, optional: Serve with any of the following-- quinoa, brown rice, wild rice, sweet potato/yam, roasted potatoes, couscous, orzo, any whole grain such as spelt or farro, etc.

Instructions:

1. Spray a large sauté pan or wok with olive oil.

2. Saute onions, Serrano, and mushroom until slightly browned. Add spices and squash, zucchini, bell pepper. Add chopped tomato and cook for a minute or two, then add cabbage and greens (If using spinach, add it right at the end to wilt it.) Add vegetable broth at any point to prevent sticking to pan.

3. You may choose to serve your protein mixed in the stir fry or on the side. I mix it up and like them both ways. Add them to the stir fry at any point.

4. Drizzle on desired amount of Everyday Tahini Sauce and serve with protein and grain or starch.

Pictured below from left to right: 1) stir fry with lentils mixed in veggies, 2) stir fry served over quinoa with marinated and air-fried tofu and roasted beets, 3) stir fry with greens (spinach) on the side and edamame on the side, topped with fresh figs. Sauce is drizzled on top of all variations.