Chia Vegetable Stir Fry

• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dry chia seed
• 1-2 tablespoons ginger root (minced)
  3-4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons tamari
• 1-2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (optional)
• 3/4 cup water (filtered)
• 2-4 cups kale (coarsely chopped)
• 2 carrots (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 onion (sliced)
• 1/2 bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 3 oz mushrooms (your choice)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 5 cups cooked brown rice (or brown basmati rice)

Ib a large wok or skillet, saute ginger & onion in oil over medium heat until softened (approximately 3 minutes). Add tamari, rice wine vinegar, and water. Stir fry for additional 3 minutes. Add vegetables, garlic, tomatoes, and chia seeds. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, but still firm. Stir occasionally. Serve over rice.

Recipe courtesy of Menu 4 Life. For additional information, visit menu4life.com