Fusion Lo Mein

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS (per serving):

Calories: 126 Protein: 5g Carbohydrates: 26g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 35mg Fiber: 4g PCF Ratio: 14-77-9 Exchange Approx.: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, ½ Fruit

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons thawed pineapple-orange juice

2 teaspoons minced shallots

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (see recipe for homemade in Chapter 16)

1 teaspoon honey

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon olive oil

¾ cup chopped green onions

1 cup diagonally sliced (¼″ thick) carrots

1 cup julienned yellow bell pepper

1 cup julienned red bell pepper

3 cups small broccoli florets

1 cup fresh bean sprouts

1½ cups cooked pasta

  • In food processor or blender, combine vinegar, juice concentrate, shallots, lemon juice, cornstarch, Worcestershire, honey, and garlic; process until smooth.

  • Heat wok or large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot; add olive oil. Add onions; stir-fry for 1 minute.

  • Add carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli; stir-fry another minute. Cover pan; cook for 2 more minutes.

  • Add vinegar mixture and sprouts. Bring mixture to a boil; cook, uncovered, 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

  • Add cooked pasta; toss to mix.

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