Rainbow Stir Fry

Our garden classroom became very colorful this fall as Bay View students cooked up a rainbow stir fry.  A stir fry is a quick and easy dinner kids can help prepare at home that incorporates fresh vegetables.  Adding a variety of colors to meals makes eating healthy fun and encourages kids to try different fruits and vegetables.   Below is a recipe for a tasty rainbow stir fry that will brighten any kitchen!


Rainbow Stir-Fry
1 large onion, sliced
1 large red pepper, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and grated or diced
1/2 head purple cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 head of broccoli diced
2 yellow summer squash thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced ginger root
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup soy sauce


Put the onion and green pepper into the pan and stir-fry for three minutes. Add the carrots and cabbage and cook until cabbage begins to wilt, about 7 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well, and cook 3 more minutes. Turn off the heat and serve over brown rice. Serves 4.