Title :: Broccoli Pepper Stir Fry
Author :: Mrs Liz
Category :: Healthy Choice Recipes
Ingredients ::
  • 2 teaspoons peanut OR walnut oil
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped, peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 4 cups broccoli florets and stems cut into small, thin chunks (about 1 large head), OR 12 oz. frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar OR white wine vinegar
Description ::
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Makes: 2 servings

Per serving:
190 calories
10g total fat (1g saturated fat)
8g protein
21g carbohydrate
0mg cholesterol
645mg sodium
3g fiber

Star Nutrients:
vitamin C (443%)
vitamin A (157%)
vitamin K (58%)
manganese (44%)
folate (36%)
vitamin B6 (25%)

Heat a nonstick wok or large skillet over a medium high heat. Swirl in the oil, then add scallions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, then stir in the red pepper flakes and the five spice powder.

Add the broccoli and bell pepper; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in 3 tablespoons orange juice and the walnut pieces. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice.

Uncover pan and stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture. Stir-fry until sauce thickens, about 20 seconds.

Serve at once, white rice, brown rice, aromatic jasmine rice, Thai red rice.

Or wilt 10 oz. of spinach leaves in a covered skillet set a low heat with 1 tablespoon of water; use them as a bed for the dish.

For dessert, how about an Asian-inspired fruit smoothie of fresh mango, pineapple juice, vanilla yogurt, a pinch of ground ginger, and a handful of ice cubes.

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