Sweet & Spicy Stir Fry

• total time: 9 minutes

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry

1 pound ground sausage

1 purple onion, diced

1 large zucchini, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

Garlic powder, to taste

Onion powder, to taste

Olive oil, as needed

For the Sauce

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch

Optional: red pepper flakes and/or sriracha, to taste (for the spice)

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add the ground pork sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Add a little more oil to the skillet if needed. Add the diced onion, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Season with garlic powder and onion powder and sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, cornstarch, and optional red pepper flakes or sriracha until smooth.

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir everything together until well combined.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for a few minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and vegetables.

Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed. Serve over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy!