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Almond Jade Stir-fry
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
2 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, halved ¼ cup whole blanched almonds 8 cups assorted vegetables, thinly sliced (choose from carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, celery, broccoli and green beans) 1/3 cup water 3 Tbs. soy sauce 2 Tbs. cornstarch 2 tsp. hot chili sauce Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add almonds; cook and toss about 8 minutes, until lightly browned, removing garlic after 4 minutes.
- Remove almonds with slotted spoon; set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to skillet; increase heat to high and add vegetables.
- Stir-fry, tossing often about 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- In small bowl combine remaining ingredients except salt and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Add soy sauce mixture; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in almonds.
- Serve with steamed rice.
This recipe is packed with fiber and vitamin E. | |