Stir fry

Some nights there just doesn't seem to be enough time.  With homework, activities, work and life the task of getting a healthy meal on the table can be daunting.  But I've found that a stir fry is great for those busy nights.

Packed with veggies, it's nutritious.  I like to add peppers of various colors, mushrooms, pea pods, onions and whatever else I may have on hand.  The more colorful it is, the more appealing it is to eat.
Sometimes I'll add some chicken for when Dan thinks he needs a little something extra. ;)

 

Roman loves to add bamboo shoots.

"Mama! Did you know that bamboo is a kind of grass?"

"No buddy, I didn't!"

bamboo

 

I'm thinking he may have learned this here.

 

I also love this Chinese Brown Sauce recipe.  It's lower in salt than straight up Soy Sauce.  And for that I like to use Braggs.

 

Chinese Brown Sauce - via Forks Over Knives

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/3 cup vegetable stock

1/4 cup date molasses or brown rice syrup

2 tsp minced ginger

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 tsp arrowroot powder

 

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Store refrigerated in air tight container for up to 1 week.

 

 

And really, what's more fun or a better excuse to use your chopsticks?

 

I found Sophia's chopsticks here.

 

 

What are some of your quick and healthy meal ideas?