Comfort Food Saturday: Easy Stir-Fry

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Cooking for one person has got to be one of the hardest things there is to do.  When I'm working out of town, it's tempting to eat out every single day, especially after a loooooooooong day of rehearsal, but the sodium content in most restaurant food is so high that my blood pressure would be through the roof.  I haven't made stir-fry in a while, but I got a craving for it this week.  This batch was enough for three meals for just me, but would have easily fed my family of three a good, hearty dinner.

I used thin-sliced chicken cutlets, which I cut into strips, but you could easily use beef, pork or turkey or just do veggies.  I also didn't coat mine in sauce (again with the sodium), but you should feel free to add the sauce of your choice.  My husband likes his drenched in teriyaki while I prefer something like red wine vinegar. You can also use whatever veggies you like. I used what I had in my fridge. I should have added mushrooms and a little spinach to make it perfect.

EASY STIR-FRY

• 1 package thin-sliced chicken cutlets, cut into strips OR fajita-style beef strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 bunch green onions, cut into thirds
• 3 medium yellow squash, sliced into thin circles
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained
• 1 small bunch broccoli, stems removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic.
• seasonings/sauces of your choice (I use a Mrs. Dash salt-free blend that is delightful)

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.  When skillet is hot, add chicken and garlic. Top with a bit of seasoning (to taste).  Once chicken is mostly cooked, add veggies and more seasoning.   Stir-fry until veggies are crisp-tender.  Just before you remove them from the stove, toss with sauce, if desired.  Serve over rice or pasta, wrapped in a tortilla or on its own.

Comments

[J]

Mmmm! This looks good, Jen! Makes me want to make some.

[Elisa]

oh, that looks yummy! I love stir-fries their are so uncomplicated! Thanks babe :-)

[medical consultation]

I felt hungry when I saw that food.. so yummy..

[eva]

Although yes, technically that looks easy...it's all that veggie chopping and washing that I just don't have the patience for! I love stir fries though, so let me know when you're in town and you can practice at my house!