- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 ½ cups chopped snow peas
- 8 ounces rice or soba noodles
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup date syrup
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
- 1 (7-ounce) package baked tofu, cubed
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions, then drain them in a colander. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-high. Add the vegetables and cook for 10 minutes.
- In a separate pot, combine the soy sauce, broth, date syrup, ginger, garlic, and arrowroot powder. Cook on medium-low, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir the noodles, sauce, and tofu into the cooked vegetables.
- Serve and top the stir-fry with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.