Walnut Broccoli Stir-Fry

Stir-fries are classic veggie dishes that can be simple or daring – it all depends on you!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  onions, chopped
• 2  carrots, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  cup mushroom, such as fresh shittake, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts
• 1  cup water
• 1  head broccoli, coarsely chopped
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in
• 2  tablespoons cold water
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Sauté onions and carrots with oil in a wok or large pot until onion is tender. • Add mushrooms, broccoli and nuts and stir for one or two minutes.
2. Add the water, cover with a lid, and simmer for a few minutes until broccoli is bright green. Don’t overcook. • Add soy sauce, salt and pepper, and cornstarch dissolved in cold water (to thicken the sauce).
3. Serve with brown rice or whole-grain noodles.
4. Variations: Be creative! Experiment with different combinations of fresh veggies, tofu, seeds or nuts. For more flavour, try adding ginger, garlic, or miso.
5. Source: Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto, p. 71.