Dinner: Toasted Sesame Oil and Ginger Bell Peppers with Chili and Black Sesame Seeds

Recipe by Rori Trovato Spice it up! Ginger, chili, and toasted sesame oil enliven bell peppers.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Toasted Sesame Oil and Ginger Bell Peppers with Chili and Black Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper
2 red bell peppers
2 Yellow bell peppers
1 piece fresh ginger
2 medium cloves garlic
1 bird chili seeded and minced (1 tbsp. minced jalapeño may be substituted)
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1 tbsp. black sesame seeds (toasted sesame seeds may be substituted)

Instructions

In a large sauté pan or a wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add green, red, and yellow bell peppers and stir frequently so as not to burn. Cook until soft and slightly brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and bird chili. Continue cooking for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, then remove from heat.
Add toasted sesame oil and toss well. If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a serving bowl and top with sesame seeds.

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