California Avocado Garden Stir-fry

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Total Time: 15 min

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Cook Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 600

Total Fat 22g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 35mg

Sodium 410mg

Total Carbs 83g

Dietary Fiber 23g

Total Sugars 22g

Protein 26g

Potassium 1893mg

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%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

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

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.

Did You Know?

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