Vibrant Veggie Stir-Fry: Broccoli & Sweet Pepper Delight

Broccoli and Sweet Peppers Recipe 🥦🌶️

Overview:

This colorful and flavorful dish, straight from “Smart Cooking” by Anne Lindsay, is not only visually appealing but also a delightful treat for your taste buds! With the vibrant combination of broccoli, sweet peppers, and onions, enhanced by a hint of soy sauce, this recipe is a surefire hit. Plus, it’s versatile – feel free to customize it with your favorite additions like mushrooms or a light sprinkle of cheese for an extra oomph!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 54.5
• Fat: 2.1g
• Saturated Fat: 0.3g
• Cholesterol: 0.2mg
• Sodium: 114.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 7.8g
• Fiber: 2.2g
• Sugar: 2.3g
• Protein: 2.5g

Recipe Details:

Ingredients:

• 1 broccoli
• 1 yellow sweet pepper
• 1 onion
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Optional: mushrooms, light sprinkle of favorite cheese

Instructions:

1. Prepare Broccoli:

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   • Peel tough broccoli stems.
   • Cut stems and florets into bite-size pieces.

2. Blanch Broccoli:

   • In a large pot of boiling water, blanch broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes or until bright green and tender-crisp.
   • Drain broccoli and immediately cool under cold running water.
   • Pat dry using paper towels.

3. Prep Sweet Peppers:

   • Remove seeds from the sweet peppers and cut them into thin strips.

4. Cooking:

   • In a large frypan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
   • Add chopped onions and ginger to the pan, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add Sweet Peppers:

   • Toss in the sweet pepper strips and continue to stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
   • If needed, add chicken stock to prevent sticking or scorching.

6. Incorporate Broccoli:

   • Add the blanched broccoli to the pan and stir-fry until heated through.

7. Seasoning:

   • Sprinkle soy sauce over the cooked vegetables and toss to combine evenly.

8. Serve:

   • Once heated through and well-coated with soy sauce, serve the dish immediately.

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to customize this dish by adding mushrooms or your favorite cheese for an extra flavor boost.
• To maintain the vibrant color and crunchiness of the vegetables, avoid overcooking them.
• This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, as it takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and cook.
• Serve this dish as a side or over a bed of rice for a wholesome meal.
• Make it your own by experimenting with different vegetables and seasonings according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your culinary adventure!