Autumn Stir-fry Of Vegetables

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Brussels sp, Favorite	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	lb	Brussel sprouts, trimmed &
		halved
4		Carrots, sliced on diagonal
3	T	Olive oil
2		Red bell pepper, cut in 1/4"
		strips
3		Bulbs fennel, * see note
6		Cloves garlic, minced
		Grated zest of 1 lemon
2	T	Fresh lemon juice
		Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

trim fennel, cut in half, core and cut into 1/2" thick strips.  Cook
the brussel sprouts and carrots in a large pot of boiling water  until
nearly tender, about 7 minutes. Rinse and quickly cool under  cold
running water. Drain well and pat dry.  Heat oil in a large skillet or
wok over medium-high heat. Add bell  pepper, fennel, and garlic and
stir fry until crsip-tender, 3-5  minutes. Add brussel sprouts,
carrots, lemon zest and lemon juice;  stir fry 5 minutes longer. Season
with salt and pepper.  Per serving: 108 Calories; 5g Fat (41% calories
from fat); 4g  Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 43mg Sodium
NOTES : Very colorful and visually appealing; a nice, light  side  dish
with heavier meals, such as Thanksgiving dinner. Substitute  sliced
yellow summer squash if fennel isn't used. Recipe by: Good  Food, Nov
1987  Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #856 by shade <liveoak@polaris.net>
on  Oct 21, 1997

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 96 Calories From Fat: 49 Total Fat: 5.6g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 247mg Potassium: 413.2mg Carbohydrates: 11g Fiber: 3.5g Sugar: 3.5g Protein: 2.7g