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The Nutty Pepper Stirfry

April 12, 2011 by Lindsay 22 Comments

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We all know I’m a big fan of stirfrys. And for some reason, right after I go to the grocery store, I can’t help but crave one! I think it’s because my fridge is stuffed so fun of delicious looking vegetables and they’re all I can really think about eating.

But yesterday I took my stirfry to a whole new level. First of all, I had a plethora of peppers. I picked up a poblano and cubanelle pepper this week just because they looked good….and yellow peppers were on sale for $1 each so you know I buy at least 4 every time I’ve been in the grocery store since that started! Add a red pepper and you’ve got yourself a pepper explosion!

Before I went to work, I chopped up all of my peppers, along with some broccoli, onion, green beans and carrots. I put them in a tupperware with some garlic and threw them in the fridge. Then I sliced up a leftover chicken breast from our weekend grilling. When I got home from work, all I had to do was heat up the pan and toss everything in.

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I wanted to change things up a little bit and a peanutty sauce was sounding really good. I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out, but I thought I’d give it a whirl.

I added 1/4 c peanut butter and 1/2 c vegetable broth to a small pan, along with some soy sauce and ginger and heated it up, stirring until smooth. Then I added a little cornstarch to thicken it up. First taste test? Blah. It definitely needed something else. I added a little more vegetable broth, a pinch of brown sugar and a splash of orange juice and voila! Deliciousness.

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You could also pour the sauce over the stirfry before serving, but I’m a control freak when it comes to sauces so I like to serve mine on the side.

After the veggies cooked to crisp tender, I added the chicken to warm it up. I also added some chopped cashews for a nice nutty crunch!

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Serve the stirfry over brown rice and top with peanut sauce.

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I didn’t really measure stuff as I was adding it to the sauce, but here’s my best guess as to the amount of each ingredient I used:

Nutty Pepper StirFry Sauce

by Lindsay L

Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients (1 cup)

  • 1/4 c creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 c low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until thickened.

Serve over stirfry.

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Enjoy!

–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Kristina @ Life as Kristina says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    oh I can’t wait to try that peanut sauce!

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:44 PM

      let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  2. Alicia at AliGirl Cooks says

    April 12, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I have a new love for peanut sauce! This looks great. I have stiry fry on the menu for tonight so I might need to try it!

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

      i share your new love 🙂

      Reply
  3. Beth @ Beth's Journey says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    That looks so good Lindsay!! I love stirfries too. They are quick, delicious, and EASY!

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

      i know! aren’t they just the best?!

      Reply
  4. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    This sounds fab! There is nothing like a good stir fry. I’m so happy you shared your sauce recipe because up until now, I’ve only used the bottled kind (which I like, but something tells me it is NOT healthy! 🙂 )

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

      haha i know what you mean. hope you like this version!

      Reply
  5. Lindsey says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    this looks delish! thanks for sharing 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

      you’re welcome 🙂 it was quite tasty

      Reply
  6. Meri says

    April 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I love cashews in my stir fry! For some reason, mustard always ends up in the recipe too 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM

      mustard, eh? not sure that would fly with me…but i LOVED the cashews

      Reply
  7. sarah (sarah learns) says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    i love stir fries too! i also love fully stocked refrigerators – which mine has not been for about a month. 🙁 can’t wait to move and go grocery shopping for real again!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM

      sooooo close!!!

      Reply
  8. Erica says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    So fantastic! This is like an ideal dinner for me. Love peppers, love peanut sauce. Stir fry is just an awesome week night dinner. Glad you enjoyed.

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM

      a match made in heaven i’d say 🙂

      Reply
  9. Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous. says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    The peanut sauce looks fantastic. I like sweet peppers but not spicy ones so I would omit all the hotness haha

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM

      ooooh you would have trouble in our house! we’re all about the hotness 🙂

      Reply
  10. Baking Serendipity says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I love peanut sauces and peppers…this stir fry looks amazing 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:47 PM

      thank you!!! it was a delightful combo

      Reply
  11. erica@fashionmeetsfood says

    April 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Your stir fry looks out of this world! I never thought of making a peanut buttery stir fry. Definitely giving this a try!

    xo

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2011 at 10:47 PM

      yay!!! let me know what you think!

      Reply

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