Quick Tasty Stir Fry

Quick and Easy Vegetable Stir Fry

 Stir fry is simple as long as one has the right recipe, it may not be the local Asian stir fry, but it is just as good and much easier to make.
  
Ingredients:

• 1 medium to large summer squash, washed and cut into 1/2 inch circles or 1 inch halves
• 1 medium to large zucchini, washed and cut into 1/2 inch circles or 1 inch halves
• 2 bell peppers washed and cut into thin strips
• 2 red sweet pepper washed and cut into thin strips
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced or diced (optional)
• 1-1 1/2 cups fresh green beans or snap peas, washed
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons or 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons salt

Directions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in large skillet or wok pan over medium heat until heated, about 3 minutes
2. Add onions, beans, and peppers to the heat, after 5 minutes add the remaining vegetables. Heat, stirring the vegetables using a fork or tongs a few times until softened.
3. Pour in the soy sauce and brown sugar. Coat the vegetables with the sauce and heat another 1-2 minutes. 
4. Mix the rice in and stir in the salt.  

For added flavor, cut chicken or steak into thin slices and heat until cooked through (at least 8-10 minutes), take them out of the pan and follow the directions above.

This was a success with the family and great for anyone who has a garden and is looking for different ways to prepare the food being grown. Enjoy!