Sweet and Nutty Stir-Fry
- 4 ounces dried multigrain vermicelli or spaghetti, broken in half
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (lowest sodium available)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon canola or corn oil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- 2 cups bite-size broccoli florets (about 5 ounces)
- 1 cup thinly sliced (not shredded) red cabbage
- 1 cup matchstick-size carrot pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, dry-roasted
Serves: 4
Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil and adding the curry powder. Drain well in a colander. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients except the orange zest, stirring until the cornstarch is completely dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest. Set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 1 minute. Stir in the broccoli, cabbage, and carrots. Cook for 4 minutes, or until just tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Transfer the pasta to a serving platter. Top with the broccoli mixture. Pour the sauce over all. Sprinkle with the peanuts.
Tip: Adding curry powder to the pasta water not only imparts flavor but also provides a bright yellow color.
Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 305 kcal
Carbs: 44 g
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 261 mg
This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association’s Face the Fats campaign. Recipe copyright © 2009 by the American Heart Association.
