Vegetable Chop Suey

This variation on traditional Chop Suey contains no meat but plenty of flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 cups celery, diagonally sliced
• 2 cups carrots, diagonally sliced
• 2 green peppers, thinly sliced
• 6 oz mushrooms, fresh and sliced
• 5 oz bamboo shoots, sliced
• 5 oz water chestnuts, sliced
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• 3 Tbsp water
• Olive oil

Preparation

1. Dissolve cornstarch in water.


2. In a large skillet or wok, place a few tablespoons of olive oil, and heat on medium high heat. Place celery, carrots, peppers, and mushrooms in skillet and stir fry for 5 to 6 minutes.


3. Add remaining ingredients, including water and cornstarch mixture, and let thicken for a few minutes before removing from heat and serving.