Basil Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Basil Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry brown rice or 1 cup couscous, cooked according to package; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (8floz) or 1 tablespoon corn oil (8floz); 12 lb lean ground chicken or 12 lb ground beef; ½ cup broccoli or ½ cup green pepper; ½ cup baby carrots, chopped; 1 small onion; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 cups chard leaves or 2 cups fresh spinach

Servings: persons

1 cup dry brown rice or 1 cup couscous, cooked according to package
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (8floz) or 1 tablespoon corn oil (8floz)
12 lb lean ground chicken or 12 lb ground beef
½ cup broccoli or ½ cup green pepper
½ cup baby carrots, chopped
1 small onion
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 cups chard leaves or 2 cups fresh spinach

1
Cook Rice or Couscous according to package directions (can cook at the same time as the rest of the directions).
2
Add oil to wok or heavy skillet; over high heat, quickly brown meat; add broccoli, carrots and onion.
3
Continue stirring until vegetables are slightly cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Add basil, mustard, and vinegar and mix thoroughly (I like to mix these together in a small bowl first).
5
Reduce heat to low, toss chard on top, cover and allow to steam 3 or 4 minutes.
6
Serve over rice or mix everything together and serve.

3690

kcal

Calories

276

Fat

Carbs

236

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry brown rice or 1 cup couscous, cooked according to package, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (8floz) or 1 tablespoon corn oil (8floz), 12 lb lean ground chicken or 12 lb ground beef, ½ cup broccoli or ½ cup green pepper, and more.

Yes, Basil Stir Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Stir Fry

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