2 tsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/3 cup sliced, dried apricots
1/2 cup apricot preserve
1 tbsp bragg’s soy sauce
1 tbsp dijon mustard (or regular)
1/2 lb (250g) snow peas, trim ends
tofu (1 medium package), or 1 lb chicken
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

In a large frying pan over medium heat, add oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add chicken if that is what you want, and cook until no longer pink. Or add cubed tofu and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the sesame seeds and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the apricots, water, apricot preserve, soy sauce, mustard and ginger. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add snow peas and simmer until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Can be served with rice.

Submitted by: Tanya Paulsen