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Recipes
Dreamfields Stir-Fry with Linguine, Beef, and Vegetables
From the kitchen of Dreamfields Pasta.
Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each
Ingredients
3/4 box Dreamfields Linguine
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons oyster sauce, divided
2 tablespoons white wine, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
1 pound beef top sirloin cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth, divided
1 pound Chinese broccoli, cut into bite size chunks or florets (see note)
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon each soy sauce, oyster sauce and wine. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and beef; stir to completely coat beef.
- Marinate, covered, 30 minutes at room temperature. (Refrigerate if marinating longer than 30 minutes.)
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1/2 cup broth; bring to boil.
- Add broccoli; cook 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to plate.
In same skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until no pink remains. Transfer to plate with broccoli. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. - Add remaining broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, wine, sesame oil and sugar, if desired, to the same skillet; bring to boil over medium-high heat scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add linguine; cook and toss 2 to 3 minutes until liquid has almost completely evaporated. Return beef and broccoli to skillet; add tomato slices and sesame seeds, if desired. Toss to combine. Season with pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information (1/6 of recipe)
380 calories
22 g protein
46 g total carbohydrates
12 g total fat
2 g saturated fat
35 mg cholesterol
470 mg sodium
6 g total dietary fiber
For more information go to www.DreamfieldsFoods.com.
Not all recipes presented here are necessarily appropriate for all people with diabetes, nor will all recipes fit into every meal plan. No two meal plans are alike. Work with your health care provider, diabetes educator or dietitian to design a meal plan that's right for you, and includes the foods you love. A key message for people with diabetes is "Carbs Count." Foods high in carbs (carbohydrates) -- bread, tortillas, rice, crackers, cereal, fruit, juice, milk, yogurt, potatoes, corn, peas, sweets -- raise your blood glucose levels the most.
For many people, having 3 or 4 servings of a carb choice at each meal and 1 or 2 servings at snacks is about right. Keep an eye on your total number of servings. For example, if you choose to have dessert, cut back on potatoes.
Round out your meals with a serving of:
- Meat (such as fish or chicken) or meat substitute (such as beans, eggs, cheese, and tofu) about the size of a deck of cards and
- Non-starchy vegetables (such as broccoli or lettuce). If you have three (3) or more servings of non-starchy vegetables, count them as a carbohydrate choice. Three (3) servings is equal to 1 1/2 cups of cooked vegetables, or three (3) cups of raw vegetables.
Check your blood glucose to see how your food choices or these recipes affect your blood glucose. If your meal plan isn't working for you, talk to your dietitian about making a new one.
Along with exercise and medications (insulin or oral diabetes pills), nutrition is important for good diabetes management. By eating well-balanced meals in the correct amounts, you can keep your blood glucose level as close to normal (non-diabetes level) as possible.
The recipes on this page are only a part of what is offered in recipe books from the American Diabetes Association. Many also include information on meal planning, portion control, food buying and seasoning, as well as general cooking hints and tips for people with diabetes.
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