Light and Bright Pepper Delight

This bright and colorful dish will please the palate of pepper lovers. Served over rice with faux meat strips, it can be a satisfying meal in its own right. It would also work well as a side dish.

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 13-15 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 small-medium of each: orange, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, seeded and cut into thin slices
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped into large pieces
• 1/4 head cabbage, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy or tamari sauce
• Basil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 or 4 scrapes of lemon zest
• 1/4 lemon
• 1 package of faux-meat strips (Smart Strips) (optional)

* Have preferred rice prepared beforehand.

Directions

1. Heat the oil for a few moments, then add the onions and garlic. Allow them to sautee on medium heat until onions are translucent.
2. Add the cabbage, stir, and allow to cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the carrots, peppers, basil, salt, and ground pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. If using faux meat strips, cook according to package (allow about six minutes preparation).
5. Add lemon zest and tomatoes. If desired, add another splash of soy/tamari sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6. If using faux meat, squeeze lemon juice on strips, then add to the vegetable mixture.
7. Serve hot over rice. Spoon juices over rice for some extra flavor.

Source: VegBlog.org

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