Today I'd like to share with you a very quick and easy stir fry made with broccoli and orange segments besides other ingredients. Needless to say it is packed with nutrients and low in calories so it's ideal for all of us who are constantly watching our weight but want to eat well.

Broccoli is an extremely nutritious vegetable and at the moment it is in season locally and so cheap to buy. It's an excellent source of Vitamins C, K and A as well as dietary fibre. It is extremely low in calories but still contains a large amount of other vitamins and minerals. Broccoli is also known to have anti-cancer effects as it has compounds which deactivates cells which promote tumour growth as well as cancer suppressants. So it is really worth eating quite a bit of broccoli especially that which is locally grown and in season.

Recipe

Broccoli and Orange Stir Fry

1 bunch broccoli, washed and cut into flowerets
2 oranges preferably slightly sweet, segmented (can omit or substitute if desired)
5 cherry tomatoes (the local variety are sweeter so try and get these)
1 leek
100g mushrooms

Chop everything up into small pieces suitable for stir frying. Heat a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a stir fry pan. Add the broccoli and let cook for a few minutes. The add the leek, followed by the mushrooms a few minutes later. Finally add the cherry tomatoes and the orange segments. Fry for a further 7 - 10 minutes until the broccoli feels tender but not too soft. It should remain a fresh green and not become dull in colour. Serve as an accompaniment.