Mandarin Orange Szechuan Stir-Fry
["2 tsp. chopped garlic", "1 c. sliced onion", "1 c. sliced bell pepper (green, red or yellow)", "1 c. quartered mushrooms", "1 c. chopped broccoli", "1 c. diced carrots, boiled for 1 minute in 2 c. water first, then drained", "1 c. water chestnuts", "zest of 1 orange (can be grated on fine cheese grater)", "1 c. beef, pork, chicken or shrimp (if desired), cubed", "1 tsp. olive oil", "2 Tbsp. each: soy sauce, water and honey", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1 tsp. chili paste (optional)", "1/8 tsp. black pepper"]
["Mix soy sauce, water, honey, chili paste, pepper and cornstarch in bowl.", "Over high heat, brown meat quickly.", "Saute vegetables, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes with garlic.", "Add orange zest.", "Saute 1 more minute.", "Add liquid mixture.", "Let boil 30 seconds.", "Serve over rice."]
["garlic", "onion", "bell pepper", "mushrooms", "broccoli", "carrots", "water chestnuts", "beef", "olive oil", "soy sauce", "cornstarch", "chili paste", "black pepper"]