California Avocado Garden Stir-fry
Total Time:
15min
Cook Time:
15min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
Ingredients
1 1/2 | Tbsp. | prepared low-sodium balsamic dressing |
2 | tsp. | dried tarragon leaves crushed, divided |
1/2 | lb. | boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 | Tbsp. | canola oil |
2 | leeks, white part only, thinly sliced and made into rings | |
3 | cloves garlic, thinly sliced | |
3 | Japanese eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds | |
1 | (8-oz.) package crimini mushrooms, sliced | |
1 | red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips and halved | |
1 | orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips and halved | |
1/2 | tsp. | salt |
1/2 | tsp. | ground black pepper |
1/2 | tsp. | Red pepper flakes |
1 | cup | broccoli florets |
1/4 | lb. | pea pods, ends trimmed |
2 | Tbsp. | honey |
2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes | |
3 | cups | cooked brown rice |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine salad dressing and 1 tsp. tarragon. Add chicken, stirring to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet with cover over high heat until hot. Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat oil until hot. Add leeks and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add eggplant, mushrooms and bell peppers. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp. tarragon. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Cover and steam for 2 minutes.
- Stir in broccoli, pea pods, honey and remaining 1/2 tsp. tarragon. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in avocados and cooked chicken.
- Serve over brown rice.
Tip: Crimini mushrooms also can be found at grocery stores under the name baby bellas or browns.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Vitamin A 2273 (IU); Vitamin C 90 mg; Calcium 125 mg; Iron 4 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate 216 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.6 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 45%; Vitamin C 150%; Calcium 15%; Iron 25%
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