Lite: rice noodles with broccoli

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼poundsRice vermicelli noodles
4cupsSmall broccoli florets
3cupsBean sprouts
1tablespoonVegetable oil
2Garlic cloves, minced
1Red chili pepper, seeded and chopped, or 1/4 ts red pepper flakes
3tablespoonsOyster sauce
2tablespoonsLime juice
1tablespoonFish sauce
1tablespoonGingerroot, minced
1teaspoonGranulated sugar
3Green onions, chopped

Directions

Soak noodles in warm water for 15 minutes; drain. In large pot of boiling water, cook broccoli for 2 minutes. Add noodles; cook for 1 minute or until tender. Add bean sprouts; drain.

Meanwhile, in wok or large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in chili pepper, oyster sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, ginger and sugar; cook for 1 minute.

Mix noodle mixture into wok; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions.

Per serving: about 205 calories, 9 g Protein, 4 g fat, 36 g carbohydrate good source iron.

Source: Canadian Living magazine Apr 95 Presented in article by Ann Lindsay: "Health & Well-Fare: Thai into the Trend" [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@...