Asparagus Stir-Fry

A colorful and tasty vegan stir-fry with bell peppers, onions, and crisp asparagus tossed in a savory sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

Sesame oil, maple syrup, grated ginger, and soy sauce should all be mixed together in a small bowl

Put away

Mix water and cornstarch in another small bowl to make a slurry

Put away

Place a big pan or wok on medium-high heat

If you need to, add a little water or oil

Put bell peppers, onion slices, and minced garlic into the pan

For two to three minutes, or until slightly softened, stir-fry

Add the asparagus to the pan and stir-fry for three to four more minutes, until the asparagus is soft but still has some crunch

Add the sauce to the vegetables and mix them around to make sure they are well covered

Add one to two more minutes of cooking

Mix the cornstarch with water and add it to the pan

Stir it around well

Put the sauce back on the heat for one more minute

Take the stir-fry off the heat and put it in a dish to serve

Put green onions and sesame seeds that have been chopped on top

Serve hot with rice that has been cooked

Have fun with your tasty vegan asparagus stir-fry!