Beef with Pea Pods

Hands-On Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

3/4 pound flank steak

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced

8 ounces sliced button mushrooms

3 medium scallions, sliced

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

4 cups fresh trimmed peapods

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

4 cups cooked rice

1. Slice the steak into thin 1/2" x 3" strips and set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a large wok over medium heat. Stir-fry bell pepper and mushrooms 3 minutes. Add the scallions, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the sliced steak and stir-fry for 5 minutes, until beef has browned.

3. Add the peapods and soy sauce and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

4. Remove from heat. Spoon over cooked rice and serve immediately.

Per Serving: Calories: 460 | Fat: 11 g | Saturated fat: 3.5 g | Cholesterol: 65 mg | Sodium: 490 mg | Total carbohydrates: 55 g | Dietary fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 4 g | Protein: 33 g