"Asian-inspired sweet and spicy vegan side dish. Green beans and mushrooms sautéed with a luscious sauce made from prunes...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 dried plums (prunes) (pitted)
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2 dates (pitted)
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1/2 cup hot water
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1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
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8 oz white button mushrooms (sliced)
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2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce ((for gluten free use a certified gluten free tamari sauce))
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1/8 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice blend
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Pinch cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
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2 tablespoons avocado oil ((or oil with a high smoke point for frying))