Microwave Stir-Fry Vegetables with Sesame Sauce

Fresh, colorful, good-for-you vegetables have never been easier, thanks to your microwave. Crisp-tender perfection is achievable with the touch of a button, and this recipe proves it.MORE+LESS-

1

cup snow pea pods, sliced

1

cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (1 medium)

1

cup sliced yellow onion

1/2

cup coarsely shredded carrot

1/2

cup shredded purple cabbage

1/2

teaspoon sambal oelek chile paste

1/2

teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1

teaspoon toasted sesame seed

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• 1

  Mix vegetables in 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one corner 1/4-inch to vent steam; microwave on High 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

• 2

  Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix soy sauce, chile paste and sesame oil.

• 3

  Carefully remove plastic; toss vegetables with soy mixture, and top with sesame seed.

Expert Tips

• Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
• Time savers: Use preshredded carrot and cabbage.
• Chile paste is an Asian condiment that can be found in the ethnic aisle at your grocery store.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories

50

Calories from Fat

10

% Daily Value

Total Fat

1 1/2g

2%

Saturated Fat

0g

0%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

250mg

11%

Potassium

220mg

6%

Total Carbohydrate

8g

3%

Dietary Fiber

2g

9%

Sugars

4g

Protein

2g

Vitamin A

70%

70%

Vitamin C

45%

45%

Calcium

2%

2%

Iron

4%

4%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.