Stir Fried Sesame Vegetables with Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 0.75 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 0.5 pounds fresh asparagus , trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large red bell pepper , cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large yellow onion , sliced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a saucepan combine broth, rice and margarine. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.

2. 2

   Place sesame seeds on a small baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown; set aside. Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until very hot. Add asparagus, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Stir in soy-sauce and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice.