Tag: sesame oil

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Beef and Broccoli 17

INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast, sliced thin 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 Tablespoons cornstarch 4 Tablespoons water 1 (12 oz.) bag frozen broccoli florets White rice, cooked INSTRUCTIONS In the insert of […]

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Edamame Salad with Crisp Steak Bits 17

Ingredients 3 cups frozen shelled edamame 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded English cucumber (about 1) 4 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon olive […]

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Sesame-Soy Meatballs 16

Serve these garlicky, spicy meatballs with steamed sugar snap peas and two cups cooked rice tossed with 1 tablespoon chile paste—you’ll find it on the ethnic aisle of most supermarkets or at Asian grocers. Ingredients 1/3 cup minced green onions 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 […]

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Grapefruit, Avocado, and Prosciutto Breakfast Salad 19

Bright, refreshing grapefruit pairs surprisingly well with nutty-earthy toasted sesame oil. This meal is full of satiating heart-healthy fats that will keep you full for a long time. Ingredients 1 small ruby red grapefruit 3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash of kosher salt 1 cup microgreens, baby arugula, or […]

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Chicken Noodle Bowl 9

Sesame oil and crushed red pepper add just the right amount of zing to each serving of Chicken Noodle Bowl. Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked linguine 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger, divided 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red […]

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Shanghai-Inspired Fish Stew 14

Traditionally, this comfort-food stew is made with flash-fried and then long-simmered fish heads. Tilapia fillets make an excellent, quick-cooking substitute. Ingredients 3 ounces uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles) 2 cups boiling water 1 ounce dried wood ear mushrooms 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons julienne-cut peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 […]

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Miso Noodle Soup with Meatballs 19

Ingredients 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1/3 cup diagonally sliced green onions, divided 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 (1-in.) piece ginger, thinly sliced 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 2 ounces uncooked soba noodles 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste) 6 ounces lean ground pork 2 teaspoons white […]

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Thai Crunch Bowl with Salmon 16

This is a riff on the Korean rice dish bibimbap, in which various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice. Here, Thai crunch bowl must-haves such as thinly steamed edamame, shredded red cabbage, and broiled salmon top brown rice. Ingredients 2/3 cup cooked quinoa 2 tablespoons matchstick-cut carrot 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper […]

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Egg Foo Yong with Mushroom Sauce 4

Think of egg foo yong as a cross between an American-style omelet and a crispy Chinese pancake, loaded with vegetables and topped with a savory mushroom “gravy.” It’s a superspeedy meal thanks to packaged broccoli slaw, matchstick-cut carrots, and microwaveable brown rice. A smaller (8- to 10-inch) skillet will make for a taller, fluffier pancake. […]

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Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients 1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 4 cups chilled cooked brown rice 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce […]