Sesame Soy Curls and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1/2  cup sesame seeds
• 2 T  low-sodium tamari
• 2 T  tomato paste
• 1 1/2  T toasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2  T hoisin sauce
• 1 T  sugar or natural sweetener
• 1 T  rice wine vinegar
• 2 T  safflower or canola oil
• 1  cup Soy Curls
• 2  cups broccoli florets, blanched
• 2  scallions, minced

Preparation:

1. Rehydrate Soy Curls with boiling water.
2. Toast the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
3. Grind all but 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds in a food processor, using short pulses.
4. Place ground seeds in a bowl, add the tamari, tomato paste, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, sugar and rice wine vinegar, plus the reserved tablespoon of sesame seeds.
5. Combine well.
6. Heat oil in a large skillet, add Soy Curls, and stir-fry until browned, about 5 minutes.
7. Add broccoli and scallions and stir-fry another minute.
8. Add sauce, turning to coat Soy Curls and broccoli.

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