Easy Stir Fry
A stir fry is a great way to use leftovers from another meal. Use meat, rice, or veggies left from earlier in the week.
Photo by Marusa Jonas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water and sliced
- 1 pound beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu, cubed or thinly sliced*
- 1 (14 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed or 4 cups fresh vegetables, chopped (such as zucchini, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, etc.)
- ¾ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups brown rice, cooked
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a large skillet, heat oil. Sauté onion for 1 minute.
- Add protein food of choice. Stir-fry until nearly cooked through. Add vegetables. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, adding water if needed. Continue cooking until meat is cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix together water, cornstarch, lemon juice, sugar, and soy sauce. Mix well.
- Pour mixture over vegetables. Heat 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve over cooked rice.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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