1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 small onion, sliced
1 lb broccoli florets (about 4
1 cups)
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced in
1 thin strips
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp cooking sherry
1 tbsp oyster sauce or reduced
1 sodium soy sauce
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for
15 seconds. Add onions and stir-fry until wilted, about 1 minute. Add
broccoli and red pepper and mix well. Add the water and cover,
cooking over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until broccoli is
crisp-tender. Mix sherry and oyster sauce or soy sauce in a small
container. Drizzle over vegetables and toss well to mix. Makes 4 to 6
servings.
Per serving: Calories 62 Fat 3g No cholesterol Sodium 167 mg Percent
calories from fat 41%
Dallas Morning News 10/16/96 Typos by Bobbie Beers
Servings: 4 servings
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