Best Nutty American Stir Fry Recipes

CHICKEN HONEY NUT STIR FRY

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A simple yet elegant chicken dish, stir fried with carrots, celery and an orange honey sauce. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¾ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup cashews
¼ cup minced green onions

Steps:

Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a wok over high heat. Add the carrots and celery and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then add the chicken and stir fry for 5 more minutes.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch into the orange juice. Mix in the soy sauce, honey and ginger. Add this sauce to the wok and cook over medium heat until thickened. Top with the cashews and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 529.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

STIR FRIED SESAME VEGETABLES WITH RICE

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In this dish, the peanut oil is preferable to the vegetable oil, as the flavor of the peanut oil adds a really nice nutty flavor.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 ½ cups vegetable broth
¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut oil
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a saucepan combine broth, rice and margarine. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
Place sesame seeds on a small baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown; set aside. Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until very hot. Add asparagus, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Stir in soy-sauce and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 891.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g