Broccoli and Baby Corn Stir-Fry

Here's an easy and colorful side dish to accompany Asian noodle or tofu main dishes. This broccoli and baby corn stir-fry especially good with really fresh broccoli from the garden or farm stand.

Serves: 4 to 6

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• ¼ cup dry white wine, water, or vegetable broth
• 4 to 5 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally or into thick matchsticks,
  or ½ cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise if thick
• 1 cup snow peas or snap peas, ends trimmed
• 15-ounce can baby corn, drained
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh or jarred ginger
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Heat the oils and wine together in a stir-fry pan, then add the broccoli and carrot. Stir fry until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.

Add the snow peas, baby corn, and ginger. Stir-fry until the the snow peas turn bright green, just a minute or two longer. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and serve.

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