Ravioli with Stir-Fried Vegetables

• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh or jarred ginger, to taste
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons natural granulated sugar
• One 13-ounce package frozen tofu-filled ravioli
• 3/4 cup frozen edamame
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 long Japanese eggplant or 2 tiny eggplants
• 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
• 1 cup slender baby carrots
• 8 to 10 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms or 4 ounces shiitakes, stemmed and sliced
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, or additional soy sauce to taste

1. In a large measuring cup or small mixing bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a little water, then add enough water to make 1 cup.
2. Add the remaining sauce ingredients, stir together, and set aside.
3. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan or small soup pot.
4. Stir in the ravioli and edamame and simmer steadily for 6 to 8 minutes, or until just tender.
5. Drain.
6. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large stir-fry pan.
7. Add the garlic and saute over low heat until golden.
8. In the following order, layer the eggplant, broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms in the pan.
9. Pour in about 1/2 cup water.
10. Cover and steam for 5 minutes, then lift the lid and stir.
11. Continue to cook, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
12. Gently stir in the ravioli and edamame, followed by the sauce.
13. Cook for a minute or so longer, until the sauce has thickened.
14. Season with hoisin sauce or additional soy sauce and serve at once.
15. Serve with Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad with Oranges and Almonds (page 180).
16. Or you might explore the possibilities for Recipe Not Required mixed greens salads (page 192).
17. Calories: 435
18. Total Fat: 14g
19. Protein: 22g
20. Carbohydrates: 62g
21. Fiber: 9g
22. Sodium: 710mg

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ravioli-with-stir-fried-vegetables-390517 (may not work)