Hawaiian Stir-Fry
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Hawaiian Stir-Fry
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Nothing warms up a cold winter night like this tropical innovation. The health benefits of quick stir-frying are enhanced by the vivid and refreshing zing of pineapple and curry.
Ingredients:
1
can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
2
teaspoons cornstarch
1
tablespoon canola oil
1
medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1
teaspoon curry powder
8
ounces (about 3 cups) snow peas, ends trimmed
1/3
cup diagonally sliced green onions
2
teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Preparation:
1.
Drain pineapple; reserve juice. Combine juice and cornstarch in small bowl; stir to blend. Set aside.
2.
Heat large skillet or wok 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add oil, bell pepper and curry powder; stir-fry 1 minute. Add pineapple chunks; stir-fry 1 minute. Add snow peas; stir-fry 1 minute. Add reserved pineapple juice mixture; bring sauce to a boil. Boil 1 minute or until sauce is thickened.
3.
Stir in green onions and soy sauce.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with grilled chicken breasts or broiled fish, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1/2 cup stir-fry (without chicken or fish) | |
| Sodium | 61 mg |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | <1 mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Calories from Fat | 28 % |
| Calories | 77 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Vegetable | 1 |
| Fruit | 1/2 |
| Fat | 1/2 |
This recipe appears in: Island
