Citrus Sesame Stir-Fry

27 Mar

2 Oranges (1 juiced, 1  cut into segments)
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice  vinegar or white vinegar
1-2 tsp sesame seed  oil
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 microwaveable pouch of brown rice  (or 8 oz  cooked brown rice)
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups small broccoli florets (1 small head)
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Red bell pepper, cut into scripts
Pinch of  salt
Pinch of  red pepper flakes

In  a glass measuring  cup whisk together orange juice,  soy sauce,vinegar, sesame oil, and  cornstarch; set aside.
Heat brown rice in microwave according  to package directions.

Heat 1tablespoon olive oil in a  large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once oil is hot,  add broccoli; cook, stirring constantly (stir fry), for  2 minutes. Add garlic and red  pepper strips; stir fry for 1 additional minute.
Remove vegetables to a plate.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil  to skillet.
Stir fry  beef strips 1 minute, sprinklingwithsalt andred pepper flakes while  cooking.
Return  vegetables  toskillet.  Stri in orange juice mixture and heat until liquid thickens to a sauce, about 20 seconds.
Remove from heat and stir in orange segments.
Serve  with cooked brown rice.
Makes 2 servings (about 1 cup brown rice and  2 cups stir-fry per serving)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

CALORIES: 600
PROTEIN: 39 g
CARBOHYDRATES: 67 g
DIETARY FIBER: 6 g
SUGARS: 9 g
FAT: 19 g
SATURATED FAT: 4 g
CHOLESTEROL: 76 mg
SODIUM: 386 mg
VITAMIN A: 83% DV
VITAMIN C: 306% DV
CALCIUM: 9% DV
IRON: 27% DV

(Daily Value based on a diet of 2000 calories per day.)

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