Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms with Thai Peanut Sauce

Ingredients for the Thai Peanut Sauce:
1½ cups water
7 regular dates or 3½ Medjool dates, pitted
1/3 cup natural, unsalted peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon red curry powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

For the Vegetables:
1 cup chopped onions
6 cups broccoli florets
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips
2 cups trimmed snow peas
2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms

1. To make the sauce, blend water and dates in a high-powered blender, then add peanut butter, coconut, ginger, lime juice and spices and blend again until smooth and well-combined.

2. To cook the vegetables, heat ¼ cup water in a large non-stick wok or skillet, then add chopped onions and broccoli, cover and cook for 4 minutes stirring occasionally and adding additional water as needed to prevent sticking. Remove cover and add red bell pepper strips, shiitake mushrooms and snow peas and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add desired amount of sauce and continue to stir fry for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Serve with wild rice, if desired.

Serves: 4

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Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Medical Doctor

Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a family physician, New York Times best-selling author, and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. Dr. Fuhrman is an expert on nutrition and natural healing, and has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows. Dr. Fuhrman’s own successful PBS television shows, 3 Steps to Incredible Health, Dr. Fuhrman’s Immunity Solution, and End Dieting Forever bring nutritional science to homes all across America.

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