Vegetable stem stir-fry with walnuts

I never throw away the stems from vegetables. Not only are they packed full of flavour, but they can be put to use as the star of this dish, which includes ingredients that often end up in the bin. Herb stalks can and should be used too.

Ingredients

1 stem	Broccoli (Main)
1 stem	Cauliflower (Main)
1 bunch	Asparagus, trimmed (Main)
1 Tbsp	Olive oil
1 tsp	Sesame oil
½ cup	Toasted walnuts
1 cup	Baby beetroot leaves
1 handful	Carrot, green leafy tops

Herb dressing

½ cup	Basil
½ cup	Parsley
¼ cup	Lemon juice
2 Tbsp	Olive oil

Directions

1. Slice the stems of the broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus thinly.
2. In a large frying pan heat the oils. Add the vegetables tossing for a few minutes until just cooked through. Toss in the walnuts and beetroot leaves. Spoon on to a serving dish.
3. For the herb dressing combine the herbs, lemon juice and oil and drizzle over the vegetables. Garnish with carrot and beetroot leaves.