Recipe: Almond Jade Stir-Fry (using toasted whole almonds and assorted vegetables)

ALMOND JADE STIR-FRY

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use
2 cloves garlic, halved
1/4 cup whole blanched almonds
8 cups assorted vegetables, thinly sliced (choose from carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, celery, broccoli and green beans)
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Steamed rice (for serving)

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and toss about 8 minutes, until lightly browned, removing garlic after 4 minutes. Remove almonds with slotted spoon; set aside.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet; increase heat to high and add vegetables. Stir-fry, tossing often about 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium.

In small bowl combine remaining ingredients except salt and pepper and rice; mix thoroughly. Add soy sauce mixture; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in almonds.

Serve with steamed rice.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Blue Diamond Almonds