Veggie & Rice Stir-Fry
Ingredients 1 cup brown rice ½ pound broccoli 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium carrot 1 small jalapeño or other chili pepper 1 clove garlic 6 ounces boneless chicken pieces or firm tofu ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tablespoon…
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Japanese Simmered Squash
Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash, about 2 pounds 2 cups water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler Spoon Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large skillet Aluminum foil Instructions Rinse squash and…
Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients 1/4 cup water1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, reduced sodium1 pound ground turkey, 85% lean (or thinly sliced)1 cup water chestnuts, chopped1 tablespoon cooking oil6 iceberg lettuce leaves Directions Notes Ground or thinly sliced beef or pork can be…
Thai Pineapple and Chicken
Ingredients 4 cups cooked brown rice (regular or instant) 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1″ cubes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 medium onion,…
Stir Fry Vegetables and Beef
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/3 cup water 1 cup carrot (sliced) 2 cups broccoli 1 bell pepper (chopped) 1 onion (chopped) 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced) 2 tablespoons oil 8 ounces…
Stir-Fry with Chicken and Noodles
Ingredients 4 cups water 2 packages ramen-style noodles (3 ounces each) 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into strips 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1…
Garlic Bok Choy
Ingredients 1 bok choy (1 pound) 5 cloves garlic (use 4-6 cloves, minced or 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cut bok choy crosswise…
Garlic Ginger Ramen with Beef
Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (15% fat or less) 2 cups water 2 packages instant ramen-style noodles, broken into small pieces (3 ounces each) 1 package frozen stir-fry vegetables, any type (16 ounces) 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1…
Fried Rice
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 carrot (cut into 1/4-inch slices) 1/2 bell pepper (chopped) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic…
Five Happiness Fried Noodles
Ingredients 10 cups water 1 pound egg noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil, divided) 3 cups bean sprouts 1 cup bamboo shoots (julienned sliced thinly in strips) 1/2 cup carrots (shredded) 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms (dried, soaked, stems…