Title: Red-Sizzling Skillet Harvard-Style Chef’s Collision of Vibrant Vegetables and Juicy Jewel-Toned Berries
Ingredients:
– 1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
– 1 small carrot, diced
– 1 bell pepper, chopped
– 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
– 1 cup sliced snap peas
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes
– 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
– 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
– 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
– 1/4 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
– 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
– 2 cups assorted berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
– 1 tsp honey
– 1 tbsp cornstarch
– Sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, cooking until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
2. Add the carrot and bell pepper, stirring constantly for around 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Stir in the broccoli, snap peas and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant and crisp.
4. Add the ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, red pepper flakes, and sea salt to the pan. Toss the vegetables to coat them evenly, cooking for 1 minute, to allow the spices to bloom and release their aromas.
5. Pour the broth into the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
6. Remove the vegetables from the skillet, leaving the pan to cool slightly.
7. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Pour the mixture over the vegetables in the skillet, stirring well to coat the vegetables. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables (about 3-5 minutes).
8. Gently fold the mixed berries into the vegetable-sauce mixture, being careful not to crush them. Cook for another minute, until the berries are warmed through.
9. To serve, transfer the vegetable-berry mixture to a serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the top of the dish.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your Red-Sizzling Skillet Harvard-Style Chef’s Collision of Vibrant Vegetables and Juicy Jewel-Toned Berries!
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