Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Szechuan Sesame Stir-Fry

Give this takeout classic a healthy makeover with help from Dr. Joel Fuhrman.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  unhulled sesame seeds, lightly pan toasted
• 1  cup  unsweetened almond milk
• 6 -12  dates, pitted
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  minced ginger
• 4  garlic cloves, peeled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2  cups broccoli florets
• 1 1⁄2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1  red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1⁄2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1  cup fresh snow pea
• 1⁄2 cup  baby corn, each broken in half
• 2  cups cooked brown rice

Directions

1. In a high powered blender, purée all sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat 1/4 cup of water in a wok or large sauté pan. Add broccoli and cauliflower; cover and steam for 8 minutes.
3. Remove cover and add bell pepper, mushrooms, snow peas and corn and stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Add small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking. Add sauce to veggies and continue to stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
5. Serve over rice.