Sesame Snow Peas in Apricot Sauce

1. 2 tsp olive oil
2. 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3. 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
4. 1/3 cup sliced, dried apricots
5. 1/2 cup apricot preserve
6. 1 Tbsp Braggs soy sauce
7. 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard (or regular)
8. 1/2 lb (250g) snow peas, trim ends
9. tofu (1 medium package), or 1 lb chicken
10. 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

In a large frying pan over medium heat, add oil. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add chicken if that is what you want, and cook until no longer pink. Or add cubed tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and saute for 2 minutes. Add the apricots, water, apricot preserve, soy sauce, mustard and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add snow peas and simmer until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Can be served with rice.