ALMOND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Ingredients

1 Tsp cornstarch
1 Tsp sugar
3 Tbs cold water
2 Tbs reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tsp sesame oil
4 Cups fresh broccoli florets
2 Tbs canola oil
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch sqaures
1 Small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbs minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 Cup slivered almonds, toasted

Method

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and sugar. Stir in the water, soy sauce and sesame oil until smooth; set aside.
In a large nonstick wok or skillet, stir-fry broccoli in hot oil for 3 minutes. Add the pepper, onion, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir the soy sauce mixture. Stir into vegetables along with nuts. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Serve Hot