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CALIFORNIA AVOCADO GARDEN STIR-FRY

Rating
4.33333 of 5 Serves 4
Preparation
35 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
50 min

Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

Nutritional Info

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Tbsp.prepared low-sodium balsamic dressing
  • 2 tsp.dried tarragon leaves crushed, divided
  • ½ 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
  • ½ tsp.salt
  • ½ tsp.ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp.red pepper flakes
  • 1 cupbroccoli florets
  • ¼ lb.pea pods, ends trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp.honey
  • 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cupscooked brown rice

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine salad dressing and 1 tsp. tarragon. Add chicken, stirring to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in broccoli, pea pods, honey and remaining 1/2 tsp. tarragon. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. 
  5. Stir in avocados and cooked chicken.
  6. 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

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 600; Total Fat 22 g (Sat 2.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 4 g, Mono 11 g); Cholesterol 35 mg; Sodium 410 mg; Potassium 1893 mg; Total Carbohydrates 83 g; Dietary Fiber 23 g; Total Sugars 22 g; Protein 26 g; 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%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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