Side Dishes Color Wheel

All the flavors of Mexico in a crisp, delicious and healthy salad.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 (1 ¼ cup) servings.

5 A Day servings: 2½

½ tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon walnut oil
2 large cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
3 cups broccoli flowerets
2 tablespoons water
1 large red bell pepper, washed, cored and cut into short strips
1 medium onion, peeled, cut in half and then into lengthwise slivers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt

  1. Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook. Heat oils in large skillet over HIGH heat. Add garlic and saute' only until slightly cooked; do not brown. Immediately add broccoli. Stir fry continuously until all broccoli has turned to a bright green color. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover and remove from heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Return skillet to HIGH heat. Add red pepper and onion. Continue to cook, stirring for another 2-3 minutes. Vegetables will be crisp and brilliant in color when properly cooked. Toss with lemon juice and salt and serve.


Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 70 Saturated Fat: .5g
Carbohydrates: 9g Dietary Fiber: 3g
Total Fat: 4g % of Calories from Fat: 44%
Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 307mg
  Protein: 2g