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Sesame Ginger Lentil Broccoli Stir-Fry

A simple plant-based lunch stir-fry with cooked lentils, broccoli, fresh ginger, sesame, and certified gluten-free tamari. It is quick, savory, and weekday-friendly.

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Ingredients and instructions

Servings
4
Total time
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Cup Cooked brown lentils, drained - 2 cups (340 g), Approximate weight 340 g.
  • 5 Cup Broccoli florets - 5 cups (450 g), Approximate weight 450 g.
  • 3 Tablespoon Certified gluten-free tamari - 3 tablespoons (45 ml), Approximate volume 45 ml.
  • 1 Tablespoon Toasted sesame oil - 1 tablespoon (15 ml), Approximate volume 15 ml; divided between the sauce and finishing drizzle.
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola oil - 1 tablespoon (15 ml), Approximate volume 15 ml.
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated - 1 tablespoon (6 g), Approximate weight 6 g.
  • 2 Count Garlic, minced - 2 cloves (6 g), Approximate weight 6 g.
  • 1 Tablespoon Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon (15 ml), Approximate volume 15 ml.
  • 2 Teaspoon Maple syrup - 2 teaspoons (10 ml), Approximate volume 10 ml.
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (9 g), Approximate weight 9 g.
  • 2 Count Green onions, sliced - 2 stalks (30 g), Approximate weight 30 g.
  • 2 Tablespoon Water - 2 tablespoons (30 ml), Approximate volume 30 ml.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    1. Prepare the ingredients: *grate the ginger*, *mince the garlic*, *slice the green onions*, and keep the cooked lentils *drained and ready*.

  2. Whisk the sauce

    2. In a small bowl, whisk together the *certified gluten-free tamari*, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil until the sauce is *smooth and glossy*.

  3. Start the broccoli

    3. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over *medium-high heat*; add the broccoli florets and water, then cover and cook for *3 minutes* until *bright green*.

  4. Add aromatics

    4. Uncover the skillet, add the *fresh ginger* and *garlic*, and stir-fry for *1 minute* until fragrant and the broccoli is *crisp-tender*.

  5. Heat the lentils

    5. Add the *cooked lentils* and tamari sauce; stir-fry for *2 to 3 minutes* until the lentils are *heated through* and lightly coated.

  6. Finish and serve

    6. Remove from heat, drizzle with the remaining sesame oil, and fold in the *sesame seeds* and *green onions* before serving *warm*.