Stir Fry! Very Veggilicious … So Delicious!

You hear it every day: Eat more veggies! So you buy more veggies … but do you know what to do with them? If you’re like me, the answer is “not necessarily.” I’ve thrown away pounds of vegetables. The guilt! But after a few weeks in the fridge, they turn from a solid to a liquid — and unless my daughter has a science fair coming up, that’s not good.

I’ve learned one smart way to keep the veggie bin under control: stir fry! It’s easy, fun, and you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand. The most time-consuming part of this project (and it’s not much) is just chopping up the vegetables. You can make it even easier by purchasing bags of pre-cut vegetables. You can make the rice the night before and reheat just before serving.

Super Simple Stir Fry

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup broccoli slaw
1 cup chopped peppers
1 cup chopped summer squash
1 cup cooked chicken
1 can bamboo shoots
frac12; bottle Shanghai^™ Stir-Fry Sauce

Directions

Sauté all ingredients. I put in the onions and give them a minute alone, then add in the rest of your vegetables. Cook just until the vegetables are al’ dente – you don’t want ‘em mushy!

When ingredients are cooked, stir in Shanghai^™ Stir-Fry Sauce (I use about half a bottle). Spoon over rice and top with chow mein noodles or cashews. Serve with fruit on the side or a fruity beverage.

Testing Notes:

• Don’t be put off by the list of ingredients; you can use virtually ANY handy veggies!
• If you are using any root vegetables, like carrots or potatoes, cook them first. That’s easy to do either in boiling water or in the microwave.
• Start with your pan on medium-high; once you toss in your vegetables, resist the urge to immediately stir! You want them to sit about a minute before stirring. Let them brown up a bit, then give them a stir, then let them sit, then stir … you get the idea! You’ll want to continue this process until your vegetables are al’ dente.
• My family eyed the bamboo shoots suspiciously – you know the look – the one that says “she’s trying to trick us into eating something yucky…” But after reluctantly trying the bamboo shoots, they both decided they LOVED them. My daughter tried to pick them ALL out for herself, until her dad put an end to it!
• We used chicken, but you could use leftover beef, pork or ham. Garbanzo beans are also a great addition to stir fry.
• Stir fry is so fast and easy, we usually make it once a week — and you can too!

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