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Grill Basket Asian Pork

This is a nice light dinner that doesn’t skimp on the taste. The vegetables really keep their flavor when you cook them lightly like this. If you don’t have a grill, you can always broil this for 8-10 minutes and get great results. The splash of vinegar at the end helps to enhance all the flavors in the dish.

Grill Basket Asian Pork
Grill Basket Asian Pork

4 servings
243 calories per serving

12 oz. pork loin cut into bite sized pieces
4 c mix of broccoli florets, pea pods, halved mushrooms, red bell pepper strips
2 T oil
1 t Thai seasoning
¼ c green onions, sliced
1 t toasted sesame seeds
Splash of rice vinegar
Pam

Heat grill. Toss meat and 1 T oil. Mix veggies and 1 T oil and seasoning.

Spray grill basket with Pam and heat. Add meat and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add veggies and cook 6 minutes or until meat is done. Stir in a splash of vinegar. Serve topped with seeds and green onions.

Asian Garden Salad

Simple, low cal, nutritious and a nice change from your regular green salad!

Asian Garden Salad
Asian Garden Salad

6 servings
126 calories per serving

1/3 c thinly sliced scallions
4 T soy sauce
3 T water
2 c boiling water
1 ½ t sesame oil
¼ t garlic powder
¼ t red pepper flakes
1 3 oz. package low fat ramen noodle soup
2 c boiling water
2 c fresh pea pods, halved crosswise
1 c fresh bean sprouts
1 c sliced mushrooms
8 oz. can baby corn, drained and halved crosswise
1 red bell pepper cut into small strips
3 c shredded Chinese cabbage

Combine green onions, soy, water, oil, garlic powder and red pepper flakes and set aside. Break up ramen noodles and discard seasoning packet. Add peapods and pour 2 c boiling water over the mix and let stand 1 minute and then drain. Combine noodles, pea pods, bean sprouts, mushrooms, corn and peppers in a bowl. Shake dressing and toss with the noodle mix. Cover and chill 2 – 24 hours. Just before serving add cabbage.

Orange Ginger Chicken

Such crisp flavors ! The ginger, orange and teriyaki glaze mix perfectly and this meal comes together in a flash. Asian stir fries are so very good and this one is no exception.

Orange Ginger Chicken
Orange Ginger Chicken

4 servings
395 calories per serving

½ c teriyaki glaze
1/3 c orange juice
1 t finely chopped fresh ginger
1 T oil
1 lb. cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 c snow pea pods
1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
3 ½ c hot cooked brown rice
Salt and pepper to taste

Mix teriyaki, juice and ginger. Heat oil in skillet and cook chicken 4-5 minutes. Add pea pods, bell pepper and teriyaki mix. Heat to boiling then reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

Sesame Pea Pods

Crunchy, lite and colorful – – this makes a great side to just about any dinner.

Sesame Pea Pods
Sesame Pea Pods

6 servings
45 calories per serving

1 T sesame oil
½ lb. snow pea pods, strings removed
1 T sesame seeds
1 medium yellow bell pepper cut into thin strips

Heat oil in a skillet and add pea pods and oil and cook 2 minutes. Stir in pepper and cook 2 minutes more.

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