TERIYAKI SESAME VEGETABLES

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TERIYAKI SESAME VEGETABLES

Ingredients



1-1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

Half of a large sweet red or yellow pepper, thinly sliced

Half of a large sweet green pepper, thinly sliced

1-1/2 cups snow peas

1 large carrot, sliced thinly

1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Sauce Ingredients:



1 teaspoon crushed garlic

1 tablespoon soya sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon minced gingerroot

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil



Directions



Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine garlic, soya sauce, vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, water, sugar and vegetable oil; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened and syrupy.

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil; saute garlic, red and green peppers, snow peas and carrot, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

Add sauce; saute for 2 minutes or just until vegetables are tender-crisp. Place in serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.



Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 Servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 128

Fat: 8 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

Sodium: 256 milligrams

Protein: 3 grams

Carbohydrates: 13 grams



DIABETIC EXCHANGES

2 Vegetables, 1-1/2 Fat





Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook