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. […]
A light, weeknight dinner can be on the table in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken tenders. Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon bottled chopped garlic 2 teaspoons sugar 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders 1 […]
This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]
Crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves have a cup shape that’s perfect for holding the sweet-and-savory ground turkey mixture and crunchy, colorful vegetables. The key is not to weigh down the cups with too much filling so they don’t tear. Add some heat with crushed red pepper or a diced red Fresno chile. The sugar here […]
Chopped kimchi goes into the rice for a little crunch and a lot of flavor, and kimchi juice finishes the dish for a jolt of tangy-spicy goodness. It’s a quick meatless main dish that only needs a side of broccoli or a simple side salad to round out the meal. You can also add sautéed […]
Ingredients 1/3 cup pineapple juice 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 pounds flank steak Cooking spray How to Make It Step 1 Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add steak to […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 8 ounces ground chicken 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cremini mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 cup shiitake mushroom caps, sliced 6 heads baby bok choy, quartered 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 […]
Forget the fast food–this take on Mongolian Beef delivers all the flavor without the insane sodium and fat levels. This vibrant, Asian-inspired dish brings just the right amount of spice to the plate. But to make it a bit more kid-friendly and eliminate the heat altogether, just leave out the chile paste. Serve this bold beef […]
Ingredients 1/3 cup minced green onions 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon chile paste (such as sambal oelek) 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 pound ground sirloin Cooking spray How to Make It Step 1 Preheat the oven to 400°. Step 2 […]
A great stir-fry needs only 2 or 3 vegetables as the base; any more would slow cooking and interfere with the sear, or keep other elements from shining through. Use vegetables with bold, contrasting colors (green snow peas, green beans, or broccoli florets; red bell pepper; and yellow squash). We love lean, flavorful pork tenderloin […]