Recipe: Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Snow Peas with Shiitake Mushrooms (using sesame oil, sherry and ginger)

STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY AND SNOW PEAS WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
"Serve this quick, tasty stir-fry on its own or over rice or quinoa."


1 tablespoon safflower or other healthy vegetable oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 medium bunch regular bok choy or 4 to 6 baby bok choy, sliced diagonally, leaves chopped
4 to 6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 cups snow peas, trimmed and cut in half
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh or jarred ginger
Dried hot red chili flakes, to taste, optional

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the onion and stir-fry over medium heat until translucent.

Drizzle in the sesame oil and turn the heat up to high. Add the bok choy, shiitakes, snow peas, soy sauce, sherry, and ginger. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Err on the side of less time than more; this takes only 2 to 3 minutes.

Add dried hot pepper flakes if desired. Season with additional soy sauce if desired and serve at once.

Makes 4 to 6 servings
Source: Wild About Greens by Nava Atlas