Stir Fried Peppers

Recipe by Partnership for a Healthier America

INGREDIENTS

2 cups peppers, cut inch pieces; use any green, red, orange, yellow pepper combination, can also add a hot pepper if desired; or use a 10-oz bag of plain cut up frozen peppers

1 cup onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; use any white, yellow or purple onion

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Toss in sesame seeds and toast for a short time, about 1 minute. Remove sesame seeds and save. Add vegetable oil.

When oil is hot and shimmering, add peppers, onions and garlic. Toss vegetables in oil and let cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring to slightly char them. Then stir and finish cooking another 2-3 minutes, less if you like vegetables more crunchy.

Add salt and pepper if desired. Top with sesame seeds when serving.

Yield: 4 – 3/4 cup or 2 – 1-1/2 cup servings