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Garlic adds the kick and flavor to thise recipe.
Keep this recipe fresh and exciting by trying the different stir-fry vegetable mixes in your supermarket's frozen food aisle.

Try cashews in place of the peanuts for a new taste.

For a slightly different taste, use beef broth instead of vegetable broth.

Low calorie and delicious
Kung Pao Vegetables
Ingredients
(4 servings - 150 calories per serving)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cold water
1/2 cup fat-free vegetable broth
1 tsp garlic (crushed)
1 pkg (16 oz) frozen stir fry vegetables with carrots, green beans, and wax beans
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar, and water.
  • Heat wok or large skillet over high heat.
  • Add broth and garlic.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Stir in vegetables.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to medium low.
  • Add cayenne.
  • Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Move vegetables to side of pan.
  • Stir in cornstarch mixture.
  • Blend well.
  • Turn heat to high.
  • Stir vegetables into sauce.
  • Cook for 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in peanuts.
  • Cook 30 seconds.
  • Serve while hot.


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