Pepper Medley

By Christy Rost

This colorful side dish is always a favorite with our dinner guests. Prepare all of the ingredients ahead; then stirfry the vegetables just before serving.

Ingredients:

1		large green bell pepper
1		large red bell pepper
1		large yellow bell pepper
1		zucchini squash, sliced lengthwise
2		carrots, julienned
2		cloves garlic, minced
2		tablespoons olive oil
2		tablespoons grated Parmesan
		salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Slice peppers into long, thin strips. Cut zucchini in half; then slice lengthwise into thin strips. Peel and julienne carrots.

Heat a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, peppers, zucchini and carrots. Stirfry vegetables just until crisp-tender. Add garlic, salt and pepper. Stirfry an additional 1 minute. Transfer mixture to serving platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Recipe serves 4.