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Spicy Stir-Fried Broccoli & Peanuts

:  January/February 2011

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Broccoli and red bell pepper tossed with a spicy peanut sauce makes a delicious side or stir in some cooked chicken or tofu to make it a main dish.


Spicy Stir-Fried Broccoli & Peanuts Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds broccoli crowns, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

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Preparation

  1. Whisk peanut butter, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and vinegar in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften and brown in spots, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon soy sauce to the pan along with bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pepper has softened and the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the reserved peanut sauce and season with crushed red pepper. Garnish with peanuts.

Nutrition

Per serving: 319 calories; 23 g fat ( 3 g sat , 7 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 4 g added sugars; 11 g protein; 6 g fiber; 385 mg sodium; 503 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (242% daily value), Vitamin A (40% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (other), 2 vegetable, 3 fat


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Vegetarian
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Quick (total 30 min. or less)
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Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
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Easy
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Asian
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Health & Diet Considerations
Low cholesterol
High fiber
Gluten free
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Stir-Fry
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Dinner

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