Almond Jade Stir-fry
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  tablespoons   canola oil, -- divided
   2                    cloves garlic, -- halved
     1/2  cup           whole blanched almonds
   8      cups          assorted vegetables, thinly sliced *
   2      teaspoons     to 3 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
     1/3  cup           water
   3      tablespoons   reduced-sodium soy sauce
   2      teaspoons     cornstarch
                        salt and pepper, -- to taste
   1      teaspoon      oriental sesame oil, -- optional
   3      cups          cooked brown rice
 

Preparation:

* Vegetables; carrots, broccoli, red and green peppers, zucchini, crook neck squash, and grean beans). Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, cook and toss about 8 minutes until lightly browned, removing garlic after 4 minutes. Remove almonds with slotted spoon; set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet; increase heat to high and add vegetables and ginger. Stir-fry about 5 minutes, tossing often until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients except sant, pepper and sesame oil; mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in sesame oil and almonds. Portion vegetables on 4 plates, dividing equally, serve with rice. Makes 4 servings.