Vibrant Pea and Bamboo Shoot Stir-Fry: A Crunchy Asian Delight Ingredients: - 1 cup fresh or frozen peas - 1 cup bamboo shoots, thinly sliced - 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced - 1 cup snap peas - 1 cup carrots, julienned - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon ginger, minced - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon sesame oil - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish) - Fresh cilantro (for garnish) - Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. 2. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. 3. Add the bell peppers, carrots, and bamboo shoots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. 4. Toss in the snap peas and peas, and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, maintaining a crunchy texture. 5. Pour in the soy sauce and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine and heat the sauce through, about 1 minute. 6. Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. 7. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro before serving. Nutrition Value (per serving, recipe serves 4): - Calories: 150 - Protein: 7g - Carbohydrates: 20g - Dietary Fiber: 5g - Sugars: 5g - Total Fat: 5g - Saturated Fat: 0.5g - Sodium: 400mg - Vitamin A: 90% DV - Vitamin C: 70% DV - Calcium: 4% DV - Iron: 8% DV Enjoy this colorful and nutritious stir-fry as a standalone dish or serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal!