Stir-Fried Asparagus and Basil with Spicy Orange Sauce

This dish was VERY tasty and VERY spicy...I may have added more hot pepper flakes than I intended, oops!

1/2 cup orange juice

2 TB soy sauce

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

asparagus - about 1-2 cups cut into 1 inch pieces

red bell pepper - 1 cup cut into bite size pieces

water chestnuts - 1 small can

4 tsp. peanut oil - use canola oil if you don't have peanut oil

2 large garlic cloves

1-2 tsp. fresh grated ginger

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

1 cup brown rice

Combine orange juice, soy sauce, and pepper flakes.

Cook rice as directed.  Use a little less water than needed, and add some sauce to the rice to cook in!

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick wok or skillet set over hight heat.  When the oil is hot, add asparagus, pepper and chestnuts.  Add garlic and ginger to center of wok.  Cook until fragrant, about 15 minutes.  Add most of the orange juice mixture, toss to coat well, and cover  Cook until the asparagus are tender.

Mix rice and veggie mix.  Enjoy!!