Two Plant-Based Recipes: Tamari Tahini Edamame & Mu Shu Vegetables

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Tahini is one of my favorite plant-based ingredients to use because it adds a creaminess you simply can’t get form many other sources.

You can check out how I use this in the YouTube Video below:

Cook and Prep Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

You Need

• 2 10oz. packages Edamame, rinsed and drained
• 3 tbsp. Tahini
• 2 tbsp. Tamari
• 2 Limes, juiced
• 1-2 tbsp. Water
• 1 tbsp. Sesame Oil
• Olive Oil
• Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• Sesame Seeds, for garnish
• Scallion Greens, for garnish.

DIRECTIONS

1.  Rinse and prepare the produce accordingly.
2. Prepare the sauce.  Combine the tahini, tamari, lime juice, and water in a bowl.  Whisk together until smooth.  Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
3. Set a pan to medium heat.  Add 1 tbsp. of olive oil.  Once hot, add edamame, and toss to combine.  Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. 
4. Add tahini sauce and toss to coat.  Allow the edamame to simmer for 2 minutes, or until thickened.  Then, remove from heat and place edamame in a large bowl.
5. Drizzle sesame oil and toss to combine.  Garnish with sesame seeds and scallion greens.  Serve with rice and stir-fried vegetables.  Enjoy!

Mu Shu Vegetables

Cook and Prep Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 3-4

You Need

• ½ Cabbage, shredded (or ¼ of a green and purple cabbage each)
• 3-4 Carrots, shredded
• 1 head Garlic, minced
• 1 Onion, cut into half-moons
• 1 head Scallions, whites and green separated
• 1 cup Shitake Mushrooms, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp. Sesame Oil
• 2 tbsp. Tamari
• Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse and chop all of the produce accordingly.
2. Set a large pan or wok to medium-high heat.  Once hot, add 1 tbsp. olive oil.  Then, add onion, and cook for about 2 minutes, until slightly softened.  Then, add garlic and scallion whites.  Season with salt & pepper slightly.
3. Add cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms to your wok.  Season slightly with salt and pepper.  Stir to combine.  Cook for 4-5 minutes, until cabbage begins to break down.
4. Add tamari, and toss to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until cabbage has broken down.
5. Remove from heat and toss vegetables with 1 tbsp. of sesame oil.
6. Serve on tacos or as a side.  Garnish with scallion greens and sesame seeds.  Enjoy!