Spicy Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe - Cooking Index
Stir-frying can be a quick and healthy way to prepare vegetables. This fast, waterless method locks in nutrients, preventing vitamins and minerals from leaching out.
Type: Low Fat1/4 cup | 59ml | Chicken broth - defatted |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Orange juice |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Reduced-sodium soy sauce |
1 1/2 teaspoons | 7.5ml | Cornstarch |
1 1/2 teaspoons | 7.5ml | Grated ginger root |
1 1/2 teaspoons | 7.5ml | Minced garlic - (about 3 cloves) |
1/8 teaspoon | 0.6ml | Crushed red pepper |
1 1/2 cups | 219g / 7.7oz | Small cauliflower florets |
1 cup | 110g / 3.9oz | Julienne-cut carrots |
8 oz | 227g | Zucchini - halved, and |
Thinly sliced |
In a small bowl, stir together the broth, orange juice, soy sauce and cornstarch. Set the broth mixture aside.
Lightly spray an unheated wok or large skillet with no-stick spray. Heat the wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, garlic and red pepper. Stir-fry about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the cauliflower and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then add the carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Finally, add the zucchini and stir-fry for 2 minutes more.
Stir in the broth mixture. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer about 1 minute or until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the sauce turns glossy and thickens. Serve immediately.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 34; Fat: 1 grams (6% of calories); Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 271 milligrams; Fiber (grams) 2.5.
Source:
Prevention's Recipe Archive at http://www.prevention.com/cooking
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