Pasta Day: Asian Pasta Primavera

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Asian Pasta Primavera

 

Recipe By : " The 15-Minute Gourmet: Noodles " by Paulette Mitchell

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 dash ground white pepper -- or to taste

1 tablespoon canola or safflower oil

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 cup asparagus

cut into 1-in. diagonal pieces

3 ounces shiitake mushrooms -- stemmed

(about 2 c.)

with caps cut into 1/2-in. slices

1 cup fresh bean sprouts

1/2 yellow bell pepper

cut into 1/4-in. strips

2 medium green onions

diagonally cut into 1 1/2-in. pieces

8 ounces uncooked lo mein noodles

 

Makes 4 servings.

 

Broccoli florets or red bell pepper strips can be substituted for asparagus

in this easy recipe. To make a more substantial meal, top each serving

with grilled or stir-fried large shrimp.

 

Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Meanwhile, in a small

bowl, stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice and white pepper;

set aside.

 

In a large nonstick saute pan, heat canola or safflower oil over

medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for

about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add asparagus and cook, stirring

constantly, for about 2 minutes or just until it begins to become

crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, bean sprouts, bell pepper and green onions;

continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 more minutes or until

the asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove from heat.

 

While vegetables are cooking, add noodles to boiling water. When water

returns to a boil, stir occasionally to separate noodles. Reduce heat to

medium-high and cook for about 3 or 4 minutes, or according to package

instructions, until noodles are al dente. Drain well.

 

Return noodles to pot, add vegetables and soy sauce mixture and toss over

medium heat until just heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste.

 

Nutrition information per serving:

 

Calories 340, Carbohydrates 52 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 9 g, including

sat. fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Calcium 42 mg, Dietary

fiber 4 g.

 

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable exch., 3 bread/ starch exch.,

and 2 fat exch.

 

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