Vegetable Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole grain spaghetti noodles (brown rice or whole wheat)

     Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy or tamari sauce
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½-1 teaspoon sriracha (use more or less to adjust spice levels)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

     Veggies:

• 8 oz mushrooms sliced
• 2 carrots, julienned
• ½ cup snow peas (optional)
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 4-6 green onions, sliced
• 2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnishing

‍ Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
2. Whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
3. In a large fry pan, sauté the mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, and red pepper in a small amount of water until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. To the vegetables, add the green onions, cooked pasta, and sauce and toss to combine. Continue cooking until sauce begins to thicken. Serve immediately and garnish with sesame seeds.