For the Sauce:
1 cup water
1 cup carrot juice
1 medium carrot
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
4 regular or 2 Medjool dates, pitted
3 cloves garlic
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
4 sprigs fresh mint leaves
1/2 bunch fresh basil leaves
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, optional
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter or raw cashew or almond butter
1 teaspoon coconut aminos
2 teaspoons Thai green or red curry paste, optional for a spicier sauce
For the Vegetables:
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 large eggplant, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 cup green beans, cut in 2-inch lengths
1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake and button mushrooms
1 can bamboo shoots, sliced
1 pound tofu, cut in 1/4 inch thick slices
8 ounces fresh baby greens
2 cups cooked quinoa or other intact whole grain
4 green onions, sliced on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
