Stir-Fried Vegetables With Seasoned Croutons  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Great stir fry with a bit of a crunch. Nice with chicken added too. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 lb green beans  |  
                                                1/2 lb mushroom  |  
                                                1 red pepper  |  
                                                1 1/4 cups chicken stock  |  
                                                2 tablespoons cornstarch  |  
                                                1 tablespoon soy sauce  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                ground pepper  |  
                                                1/4 cup vegetable oil  |  
                                                1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, minced  |  
                                                2 cups seasoned croutons  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Slice beans, mushrooms and red pepper into strips. 2. In a small bowl mix 1/4 cup chicken stock, cornstarch, soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste. 3. In a wok, heat oil over high heat. 4. Add beans and ginger, stir fry for 3 minutes. 5. Add mushrooms and red pepper, stir fry 2 minutes. 6. Add 1 cup chicken stock, cook for 3 minutes. 7. Pour cornstarch mixture over vegetables and heat till mixture boils and thickens. 8. Top with croutons and serve immediately.                              | 
                         
                         
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