Italian-Inspired Stir-Fry

Italian-Inspired Stir-Fry combines broccoli, carrot, bell pepper, and red onion with tangy balsamic vinegar. Top with toasted almonds – or any other toasted nut – for an added crunch. This dish can be served as a side or over a grain such as brown rice or whole wheat pasta.

Serves	4
Serving size:	1¼ cup
Prep time:	15 minutes
Cook time:	10 minutes
Total time:	25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 head broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips and halved to make 1-inch sticks
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add almonds to dry skillet. Stir occasionally and toast until golden brown. Watch closely to ensure they do not burn.
3. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Place pan back over medium-high heat and add oil. Heat for 30 seconds.
5. To the hot pan, add red onion and carrots. May need to increase the heat to high to maintain a stir-fry (the ingredients should continue to “sizzle”). Continuously stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until ingredients are slightly tender.
6. Add broccoli, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and minced garlic to the pan. Continuously stir while cooking for about 3-5 minutes.
7. Add red bell pepper. Continuously stir while cooking for about 4 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and add balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine.
9. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve as a side or over a grain if desired.