Maple Ginger Veggie Stir Fry

You know those "food cravings" or "food moods" we experience from time to time where if we don't have it WE FLIP OUT. Well, on this particular evening my food mood was veggie stir fry. What's funny is I haven't had a stir fry in forever! In my belief I my body must've been craving a certain flavor/nutrient which then caused my mind (and belly) to land on this craving.

Luckily, I had already "prepped" my peppers, kale, and broccoli but washing, cutting, and storing in fridge. All I needed was some Sesame Oil---how have I lived without this in my cabinet!?

Off to the wonderful world of Kroger where I experience cart rage behind those who are on a Sunday stroll on a Wednesday and walk in middle of the aisle. Get out of my way people, I have a craving to cure! (Don't pretend you don't have these thoughts too!)

This recipe does more than just cure my cravings--it improves skin health, full of antioxidants, immunity booster, improves digestion, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifies the body. Lets do some nutrition breakdown before we get into the yummy world of veggies. I don't know about you, but I've always found it interesting to know exactly what I am putting into my body and what their nutrients actually DO for my body. I won't go into deep deep detail, but an overview!

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Red Peppers

Top Vitamins/Minerals (for one cup):

• Vitamin C 157%

• Vitamin B6 16%

• Vitamin A 16%

Top Health Benefits:

• Antioxidants

• Activate thermogenesis to increase metabolic rate

• Help support eye sight

• Skin health

Green Peppers

Top Vitamins/Minerals (for one cup):

• Fiber (2.5g)

• Vitamin C (119mg)

• Vitamin E (0.55mg)

Top Health Benefits:

• Antioxidants

• Skin health

• Reduce free radical damage

• Help support eye sight

Broccoli

Top Vitamins/Minerals (for one cup):

• Vitamin K (245%)

• Vitamin C (135%)

• Chromium (53%)

• Folate (42%)

• Fiber (21%)

Top Health Benefits:

• Anti-Inflammatory

• Antioxidants

• Can improve detoxification

• Can help cancer prevention

• Digestive support from the fiber and isothiocyanate

• Cardiovascular support

• Eye Health

• Decrease diabetes risk

Kale

Top Vitamins/Minerals (for one cup):

• Vitamin K (1180%)

• Vitamin A (98%)

• Vitamin C (71%)

• Manganese (27%)

• Copper (22%)

Top Health Benefits:

• Antioxidant

• Anti-Inflammatory

• Anti-Cancer nutrients

• Detoxification

• Cholesterol lowering ability--Heart Health!

Ginger

Health Benefits:

• Reduce risk of Stroke + Heart Disease

• Has anti-clotting ability

• Aids in Indigestion--helps with bloat, constipation, and other GI disorders

• Aids in Nausea relief

• Boosts Immunity

• Fights Cancer

• Anti-Fungal

• Improves Diabetes

Maple Syrup

Vitamins/Minerals:

• Zinc

• Manganese

• Potassium

• Calcium

Health Benefits (when consumed in moderation!):

• Antioxidants (up to 24!)

• Lower score on GI Index

• Fights Inflammatory Diseases

• Aids in Cancer Prevention

• Skin Health

• Improved Digestion compared to regular sugar

• Possible enhance of antibiotic effects

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Maple Ginger Veggie Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• Sprouted Brown Rice

• OR any other desired base (other grains, salad, or wrap)

• Lean Ground Beef

• OR another protein choice

• 3 Large Handfuls of Kale

• 1 Cup of Broccoli

• 1 Cup Green Peppers

• 1 Cup Red Peppers

• OR add/substitute any veggies! Carrots + Mushrooms would be awesome

• 1-2 tbsp Coconut Oil

Method:

1. Cook rice according to package directions

2. Cook lean protein as desired

3. In a large pan OR cast iron skillet (my preference and what I use) heat coconut oil over medium heat

4. Add in veggies one by one

5. Peppers

6. Broccoli

7. Kale

8. Pour Maple Ginger Sauce (below) over veggies and put on simmer for a few minutes to soak up the flavor

9. SERVE!

Maple Ginger Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (*I used Liquid Aminos for Gluten Free*)

• 5 Tbsp Maple Syrup (go for the dark amber color!)

• 1 Tsp Sesame Oil

• 1/2 Tsp Chili Flakes (I USED MORE, but I love spice)

• 2 Tbsp Freshly Grated Ginger

To assemble: place base on bottom, then protein source, topped with veggies. Be sure to spoon some sauce into bowl! The rice soaked up a lot of mine which made for one awesome bite...well multiple bites.

This recipe is incredibly versatile! Hope you enjoy whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or meat lover! This can fit all food lovers lifestyle =D

Fork Yeah,

Summer