VEGGIE-CASHEW STIR-FRY

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Getting my meat-loving husband and two sons, ages 5 and 7, to eat more veggies had always been a struggle until I whipped up this stir-fry. I was shocked when they cleaned their plates and asked for seconds. -Abbey Hoffman, Ashland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby carrots
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped
4 green onions, sliced
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup honey-roasted cashews

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar and lemon juice until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry garlic for 1 minute. Add vegetables; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes., Stir soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil. Add rice and water chestnuts; heat through. Top with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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