Sweet & Sour Cashew Stir-Fry

This Sweet & Sour Cashew Stir-Fry is loaded with fresh vegetables, cashews, and a tangy homemade sauce. It’s quick, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

For the Sweet & Sour Sauce:

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
• 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water for a slurry)
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of spice)

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Instructions

1. Toast the Cashews: In a large, dry skillet, toast the cashews over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3. Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, red onion, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Add the Sauce: Pour the sauce over the vegetables and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until it coats the vegetables evenly.
5. Add Cashews: Stir in the toasted cashews, mixing to coat them in the sauce.
6. Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.

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Nutrition Information (Per Serving, serves 4)

• Calories: ~320 kcal
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 34g
• Fat: 18g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 450mg

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