Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Salad Bar Stir-Fry

Makes: 3 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 9 minutes
Ingredients
2 tsp. canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 Tbsp. peeled, grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 cup red pepper slices
1 cup green pepper slices
1 cup sliced or shredded carrots
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup low-fat, reduced sodium chicken broth, divided
2 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. dried red chili flakes
2 Tbsp. roasted unsalted peanuts or toasted unsalted almond slivers
Preparation
1. Heat the canola oil in a heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, scallions, and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
2. Add the red onion and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the red and green pepper strips and carrots, and stir-fry for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup of the chicken broth, cover, and steam for 3 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the remaining chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chili flakes.
4. Uncover the pan and add the sauce. Toss gently for about 1 minute to coat the vegetables with the sauce. Garnish with the peanuts and serve.
This recipe is from Diabetes Forecast.
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