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Heart-Healthy Chinese Beef Stir-Fry with Zucchini and Carrots
Thin slices of seared beef and crisp-tender vegetables get a savory ginger-tamari finish over brown rice.
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Ingredients
- 250 g lean beef sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
- 1 zucchini, cut into thin half-moons
- 2 carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
- 2 green onions, green parts sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 2 tbsp water
- 120 g brown rice, uncooked
Method
- Cook rice in water until tender and the grains separate.30 min timer
- Warm the oil in a skillet; sear beef until browned.
- Add carrots and zucchini; stir-fry until tender-crisp.4 min timer
- Stir in ginger, green onions, tamari, and water until glossy.1 min timer
- Serve the beef and vegetables over the tender rice.
Why it works
- High cholesterol: Lean beef, brown rice, vegetables and olive oil keep butter and fatty meat out.
- No pork: Lean beef is the only meat in this stir-fry.
- No spicy food: Ginger and green onion bring flavor without chili or hot spices.
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