Ingredients

1

cup uncooked instant white rice

1

cup water

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

tablespoon sesame oil

2 1/2

cups small cauliflower florets

1

cup baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise

2 1/2

cups small broccoli florets

3

tablespoons water

1

cup fresh snow pea pods, trimmed

1

red or green bell pepper, cut into strips

1/2

cup stir-fry sauce

1/4

cup shelled sunflower seeds, if desired

Preparation

Cook rice in 1 cup water with salt as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and carrots; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add broccoli; cook and stir 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons water. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add pea pods, bell pepper and stir-fry sauce; cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Serve over rice.