Teriyaki Brown Rice Pasta Stir Fry

Teriyaki Brown Rice Pasta Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch (optional)
  • ½ cup pasta cooking water
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 carrots, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
  • ½ cup green beans, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 6 asparagus, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 celery ribs, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 small spring onion, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower or vegetable oil of choice
  • 1 pound ground pork, chicken, turkey or protein of choice (may be omitted)
  • 12 oz. Jovial Brown Rice Spaghetti

Instructions  

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ginger.
  • Bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water (or to taste.)
  • Soak prepared vegetables in cold water.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil. Drain vegetables in a colander, then add to the oil. Season lightly with salt. Cook on medium-high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish.
  • Cook pasta according to instructions, reserving 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place the skillet back on the burner on medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of sunflower oil and the meat. Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until cooked through, stirring constantly, adding pasta cooking water if the meat begins to burn.
  • Mix the corn starch with 1 tablespoon of pasta cooking water until dissolved.
  • Once the meat is thoroughly cooked, add the teriyaki sauce, corn starch mixture and ½ cup of pasta cooking water and cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Toss in vegetables.
  • Drain the pasta, and add to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds, until all the ingredients are mixed well and the sauce has coated the noodles.
  • Serve immediately.
Teriyaki Brown Rice Pasta Stir Fry