Hawaiian Stir-Fry

Nothing warms up a cold winter night like this tropical innovation. The health benefits of quick stir-frying are enhanced by the vivid and refreshing zing of pineapple and curry.

Yield

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1	can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
2	teaspoons cornstarch
1	tablespoon canola oil
1	medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1	teaspoon curry powder
8	ounces (about 3 cups) snow peas, ends trimmed
1/3	cup diagonally sliced green onions
2	teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

Preparation

Drain pineapple; reserve juice. Combine juice and cornstarch in small bowl; stir to blend. Set aside.
Heat large skillet or wok 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add oil, bell pepper and curry powder; stir-fry 1 minute. Add pineapple chunks; stir-fry 1 minute. Add snow peas; stir-fry 1 minute. Add reserved pineapple juice mixture; bring sauce to a boil. Boil 1 minute or until sauce is thickened.
Stir in green onions and soy sauce.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with grilled chicken breasts or broiled fish, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size:	1/2 cup stir-fry (without chicken or fish)
Calories	77
Calories from Fat	28 %
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	<1 g
Cholesterol	<1 mg
Carbohydrate	13 g
Fiber	1 g
Protein	2 g
Sodium	61 mg

Dietary Exchange

Fruit	1/2
Vegetable	1
Fat	1/2

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