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Super Stir Fry
This isn’t your normal stir fry. It is packed full of immune boosting properties! We all know the benefits ginger, turmeric and garlic have, but did you know that bell peppers have almost twice the amount of vitamin c than found in citrus fruits?! In addition, broccoli is supercharged with a plethora of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and fibre. Cabbage is also high in many nutrients including vitamin c. Don’t have some of these veggies on hand but have others to use up? No problem, One of the great things about stir fry is that substitutions are always welcome.
SAUCE:
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp minced turmeric
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup braggs
SAUTÉED VEGGIES:
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup peeled carrot
- 1 cup broccoli with stems
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup sliced pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix sauce together and pour into frying pan. Add broccoli stems , celery and onions and sauté for 2 min.
- Add rest of ingredients and stir to coat with sauce and sauté for another 2 min or until your preference of cooked vegetables.
- Soak rice noodles until soft and then assemble plate and top with whatever you desire : sprouts, mango, avocado, peanuts, green onion are some of our favourites.
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