Usually when I bring my sweet babe up to bed, I bring my phone..you know, a little entertainment to make the time go by a little faster while he eats and falls asleep. Last night, I forgot it downstairs, at first I was annoyed, but after a few minutes, I couldn’t have been more grateful. Watching him is so magical. His fluttering eyelashes, the way he rubs his hands over my skin, grasps my finger with his tiny little fingers, scrunches up his legs and toes, the noises he makes..everything is just so absolutely perfect. He turned four months old yesterday, and I’m starting to realize those moments are fleeting and it makes me so sad.
I can never believe how fast and how much they both change is such a short time. My oldest went from babbling words to talking full sentences that we actually understand now, over the course of the last few months. Everything just changes far to quickly. I feel so blessed to have these two sweet little boys to wake up to every morning. 🙂 Okay, I’m fully done being a sap now! (Thanks for listening!)
Okay so since what you’re really here for is the food let me tell you about this delicious Quinoa and Bok-Choy Veggie Stir Fry! It’s a quick, super easy, and fabulously mouthwatering stir-fry! The zingy sauce tossed over the fresh spring veggies and protein-packed quinoa, is a recipe for health, flavor, and a filling meal! This stir fry is perfect for lunch or dinner!
A delicious sweet and tangy sauce tossed with fresh vegetables and quinoa! A perfect light and springy stir fry!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced red pepper
- 1 head baby bok choy, sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 5 spears asparagus, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 5 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 3/4 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions
- In a large wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in the sliced red pepper, bok choy, minced ginger, mushrooms, and asparagus.
- Toss and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce into the veggie mixture, reduce the heat, and toss.
- Allow the sauce to simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add in the cooked quinoa and sesame seeds, toss until thoroughly coated.
- Serve and enjoy!
Inspired by: Womens Health Magazine, April 2013