Glazed Vegetable Stir-Fry

• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• lemon, zest of, grated↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• low sodium soy sauce↗1 tablespoon
• lemon juice, freshly squeezed↗3 tablespoons
• cornstarch↗2 teaspoons
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• cooking oil, such as olive oil or 4 teaspoons vegetable oil4 teaspoons
• broccoli florets↗3 cups
• red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces↗1
• jicama, peeled and julienned↗1 cup
• lemon, zest of, if desired (to garnish)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In small bowl, combine sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, soy sauce, water and cornstarch, and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil over high heat in large, non-stick skillet.

3. 3

   Add broccoli and red pepper, stir-fry for two minutes.

4. 4

   Add jicama, and continue to cook until vegetables are crisp-tender.

5. 5

   Pour liquid mixture over vegetables and cook until thickened.

6. 6

   Thoroughly coat vegetables with glaze, garnish with additional lemon zest and serve.