Teriyaki Mushrooms with Snow Peas (Oil-Free!)

Teriyaki Mushrooms with Snow Peas (Oil-Free!)

This healthy, oil-free dish is packed with umami-rich mushrooms and crisp snow peas tossed in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect as a light main or a vibrant side, it’s quick to prepare and full of fresh, clean flavors. Great for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome, vegan-friendly meal without added oils!

Ingredients

  • 12 ozcremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cupssnow peas, trimmed
  • 3garlic cloves, minced
  • 1inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsplow-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbspwater
  • 1 tbspmaple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 tbsprice vinegar
  • 1 tspcornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 1 tsptoasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 2green onions, sliced (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    1️⃣ Make the teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

  2. 2

    2️⃣ Cook the mushrooms: In a large non-stick skillet or wok, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté over medium heat, stirring occasionally. After a few minutes, the mushrooms will release moisture and start to soften.

  3. 3

    3️⃣ Add aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the mushrooms. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    4️⃣ Add snow peas: Toss in the snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    5️⃣ Add the sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the mushrooms and snow peas evenly, about 2 minutes.

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    6️⃣ Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately, great over steamed rice or noodles.