Light and Bright Pepper Delight

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 small-medium of each: orange, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, seeded and cut into thin slices
 * 1 carrot, peeled and diced
 * 1 small tomato, chopped
 * 1/2 medium onion, chopped into large pieces
 * 1/4 head cabbage, chopped
 * 2 cloves of garlic, minced
 * 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
 * 1 tablespoon soy or tamari sauce
 * Basil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 * 3 or 4 scrapes of lemon zest
 * 1/4 lemon
 * 1 package of faux-meat strips

Directions

 * Heat the oil for a few moments, then add the onions and garlic. Allow them to sautee on medium heat until onions are translucent.


 * Add the cabbage, stir, and allow to cook for 1 minute.


 * Add the carrots, peppers, basil, salt, and ground pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.


 * If using faux meat strips, cook according to package (allow about six minutes preparation).


 * Add lemon zest and tomatoes. If desired, add another splash of soy/tamari sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.


 * If using faux meat, squeeze lemon juice on strips, then add to the vegetable mixture.


 * Serve hot over rice. Spoon juices over rice for some extra flavor