There is a hidden Top Chef in all of us!

I found this delicious looking recipe in last Sunday's Daily News Magazine section and thought I would try it out before I blogged about it.

This is how it looked:



And if I tell you it was delish, it was delish!

Very flavorful and low cal! I am sure you could even substitute the beef for chicken or shrimp, whatever your fancy.

Here is the recipe if any of you are interested in becoming the next Top Chef in your very own kitchen!

Sesame Beef Stir-fry

Serves 4

Per serving: 340 calories, 13g of fat, 30 mg chol., 25g protien, 31 carbs, 7g dietary fiber

4 oz whole grain noodles, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped and peeled fresh ginger (so fragrant!)
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 chopped green onions
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup carrots sliced on diagonal
1 cup yellow onion
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon sesame oil
12 oz flank steak (or Chicken breast or Shrimp)
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup low sodium FF chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground pepper

1. Cook pasta, drain, transfer to mixing bowl, set aside

2. Heat olive oil in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, green onions, cabbage, carrots, onion and bell pepper and saute (about 8 minutes or until tender). Transfer to the bowl with the pasta, set aside.

3. Heat sesame oil in skillet over medium/high heat. add beef and sou sauce until nearly cooked (about 3 minutes). Add the broth and the reserved noodles and veggies, bring to a boil, add salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 3 more minutes.

Serve and enjoy! Healthy for the entire family and so flavorful, they wont even know its so good for them!