This colorful blend of vegetables gets traditional Asian flavor from sesame oil and soy sauce. Toss in a can of baby corn and water chestnuts for added texture and flavor (the addition of 1 cup of each changes the recipe to a POINTS value of 2 per serving). To make this recipe Core®, substitute Canola or olive oil for sesame oil.
POINTS® Value | 1 Servings | 4 Preparation Time | 10 min Cooking Time | 5 min Level of Difficulty | Easy
side dishes | This sesame-soy stir-fry recipe is part of our Perfectly Simple series. Click here to view other recipes in this series.
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced 2 cup sugar snap peas, or pea pods, trimmed 2 cup carrot(s), sliced 2 medium scallion(s), chopped 1 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and stir-fry 1 minute. Add sugar snap peas, carrots and scallions; stir-fry 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 2. Add soy sauce and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
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