Southeast asian vegetables & noodles

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4ouncesUncooked vermicelli, broken into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1cupChicken broth
1pack(1-lb.) Green Giant American Mixtures Frozen Carrots, Green Beans
And Cauliflower OR Frozen Broccoli, Cauliflower, Sugar Snap Peas
And Red Peppers, thawed
1teaspoonMinced garlic
1teaspoonGrated gingerroot
1teaspoonFinely chopped seeded jalapeno chile or 1/4 teaspoon crushed
Red pepper flakes
2tablespoonsDry sherry or apple juice
¼teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsSesame oil
½cupDiagonally sliced green onions
¼cupDry roasted unsalted peanuts

Directions

GARNISH

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine vermicelli and broth; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.

Add vegetables, garlic, gingerroot, chile and sherry; mix well. Cover; microwave on HIGH for 7 to 9 minutes or until vermicelli is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add salt and oil; mix well. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts.

CONVENTIONAL DIRECTIONS: In large skillet, combine vermicelli and 1¼ cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add vegetables, garlic, gingerroot, chile, sherry, salt and oil; stir to combine. Increase heat to medium; cover and cook an additional 7 to 9 minutes or until vermicelli is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts.