This recipe was submitted by a Curves Complete participant. It is simple to prepare, has great Asian flavors and is loaded with veggies. Mix it up with your favorite veggies. Enjoy!
Chop Suey
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 T brown rice
1/2 T low sodium soy sauce
1 T hoisin sauce
3/4 tsp ginger root
1/4 tsp garlic
3/4 tsp cornstarch (cornflour)
2 T low sodium beef stock
1/4 tsp sesame oil
pinch crushed red pepper (chili flakes)
3/4 tsp canola oil
3/4 c mushrooms
1 rib celery
1/4 c onion
1/4 head baby bok choy
1/4 c snow peas
2 oz water chestnuts (canned)
1 green onions (spring onions)
1 basil leaves
Directions:
- Cook brown rice according to package directions.
- Grate ¾ tsp ginger and mince 1 small garlic clove.
- Combine the following ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside: 2 T low sodium beef stock, 2 tsp hoisin sauce, ¾ tsp low sodium soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp cornstarch (cornflour), 1/4 tsp sesame oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes (chili flakes).
- Chop the following vegetables: mushrooms, celery, onion, bok choy, green onions and basil.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. In the same pan, add mushrooms, onion and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add the bok choy and snow peas and cook for 3 more minutes. Add the water chestnuts and green onions. Stir reserved sauce and add it to the pan. Cook for a couple minutes until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves.
- Serve with brown rice.
Calories 390, Fat 11g, Saturated Fats 3g, Fiber 6 g, Carbohydrate 38 g, Sodium 672
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