Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min

Ingredients:

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup vegetable stock
¼ cup date brown rice syrup
2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. cornstarch
8 oz dried brown rice noodles
½ cup yellow onions
1½ cup snow pea pods
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup carrots
½ cup chives
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Heat large skillet over high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4 minutes. To prevent sticking, add 1 tbsp. water at a time as needed.

Add pea pods, asparagus, and carrots. Cook and stir, about 3 minutes.

Add sauce made in step 1; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add noodles and chives; toss to coat.

Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.