Vegetable Cashew Saute

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 cup dark sesame oil
• 3 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cups chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup shelled edamame (green soybeans)
• 3/4 cup chopped unsalted cashew nuts

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.

Heat the 1/4 cup sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, mushrooms, shelled edamame, and cashews. Mix in the sesame oil sauce. Cover skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Serve over the cooked pasta.