Favorite Stirfry

1 Cup Brown Rice - Since this takes longest amount of time to cook start the rice first.

Stir fried or crunchy steamed veggies - If I'm in a hurry, I will just use a bag of California Blend (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower). Tonight I started with fresh celery and carrots sliced on a diagonal - stir fry for a couple of minutes in some olive oil. Then added a whole bag of frozen broccoli and continued to cook. After about 5 minutes I added some beautiful string beans and finished off by throwing in some frozen tri-colored bell peppers. Those always go in last so they don't get over cooked.

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Yummy Orange Peanut Sauce

2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup orange juice
2 TBL Peanut Butter
5-7 shakes of cayenne pepper
Dash or two of garlic powder
Fresh orange zest (optional)
1/8 cup of Splenda or sweetener of your choice (sugar, agave, etc.)
1 TBL cornstarch mixed with a bit of water or orange juice

Put everything except cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer melting the peanut butter. Simmer for a few minutes and then add the cornstarch mixture and stir and cook until thickened.

Time to plate up. Scoop of brown rice, pile on the veggies and top with the sauce. Sprinkle with slivered almond for a nice crunch. Enjoy!