Almond Jade Stir-fry

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, halved
1/4 cup whole blanched almonds
8 cups assorted vegetables, thinly sliced (choose from carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, celery, broccoli and green beans)
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and the 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 the remaining oil to skillet; increase heat to high and add vegetables. Stir-fry, tossing often about 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium.

In small bowl combine remaining ingredients except salt and pepper; mix thoroughly. Add soy sauce mixture; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in almonds. Serve with steamed rice.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving for 4 servings:

Calories	179
Fat	12g
Saturated	1.4g
Monounsaturated	4.5g
Polyunsaturated	5.3g
Carb	16g
Protein	6g

Cholesterol	0mg
Fiber	6g
Calcium	88mg
Magnesium	61mg
Sodium	1070mg
Potassium	595mg
Vitamin E	4.7mg*

* Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents

Courtesy of the Almond Board of California

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