Asian Style Vegetables

asian vegetables

Ingredients:
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic
1-1/2 cups small broccoli
2 medium carrots
1 small onion
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Directions:

Spray a work or a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
Add ginger and garlic, and stir-fry about 1 minute or until lightly browned.
Add broccoli, carrots, and onion, and stir-fry 1 minute.
Stir in broth, cover and cook about 3 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
Mix cornstarch and water. Stir into cooked vegetable mixture.
Cook, stirring, for about 10 seconds or until thickened.
Add water chestnuts, mushrooms, and oyster sauce, and cook 30 seconds. Serve hot.

Pork Goulash

Pork Goulash
Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces pork tenderloin
2 medium onions
2 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons hot paprika
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium thin-skinned potato
2 large plum tomatoes
6 cups canned chicken broth
salt (optional) and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 ounces dried wide yolk-free egg noodles (or whole grain pasta)
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork tenderloin (in batches if necessary) and brown on all sides. Transfer pork to a dish and set aside. Add onions and garlic to pot and sauté over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 6 minutes.

2. Stir in the flour, paprika, and caraway seeds. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, potato, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Return pork to the pot and stir to blend. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until pork is tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt (if using) and pepper to taste.

3. Meanwhile cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and divide between 4 shallow soup bowls. Top with hot soup. If desired, garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream.