Broccoli Slaw Saute'

Did you know that broccoli helps prevent prostate cancer?  What you may not know is broccoli florets get all the credit!  Broccoli slaw is made of shredded broccoli stalks and carrots- both of which contain loads of vitamin C, beta-carotene and folate. This simple dish can stand alone as a side, or combined with chicken, salmon or pork to boost protein content. Add brown rice, Japanese soba noodles or quinoa to make a complete meal. Ingredients:1 Tbsp. canola oil1 (10 oz) bag broccoli slaw1 red or yellow or red pepper, cut into strips2 green onions (scallions), cut into pieces1 clove garlic or 1 tsp. minced garlic1 tsp. minced ginger1 Tbsp. sesame seed oil1 tbsp. rice vinegar or white vinegar2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce1 Tbsp. chopped peanutsDash of red pepper flakesChopped cilantro Directions:

  1. In a large pan, add canola oil, garlic, pepper strips and broccoli slaw and sautee over low heat.
  2. Add the minced ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce and green onions and stir, then cook over low heat until vegetables are slightly soft.
  3. Pour the sesame seed oil over the vegetables and heat for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped cilantro, chopped nuts & pepper flakes prior to serving.

Serves 6. Nutrition information per serving: 63 calories, 4.3 grams fat, 5 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm fiber, 2 gm protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 76 mg sodium

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