Thai Broccoli Salad

A spicy broccoli salad with lots of "crunch" from stir-fried vegetables, that is easy to prepare and sure to become a favorite. Equal provides the hint of sweetness that compliments the "heat".

14% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

1/4 cup creamy OR chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful*
1 1/2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lite soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, crushed

*May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener

Combine peanut butter, Equal, hot water, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and red pepper flakes until well blended; set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, bell pepper, green onions and garlic. Stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter mixture.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition information per serving: 144 cal., 7 g pro., 10 g carb., 10 g fat, 0 mg chol., 248 mg sodium

Food exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat