My neighbor, Andrea, has introduced me to a whole new world of healthy eating by using a stove (novel idea I know...).She made this one night before we hit the gym and I have to tell you it's a taste bud pleaser! A healthy, tasty asian inspired meal made with fresh or frozen veggies of your liking. This meal takes less than 30 minutes to cook! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken (or turkey)
- 2 scallions, chopped (optional)
- (1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional))
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- baby carrots, sliced in halves or quarters
- snow pea pods
Directions
- Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken or turkey, cilantro, scallions and ginger. Shape into 16 meatballs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of hte oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, turning until cooked through, roughly 10 to 12 minutes.
- Combine the veggies with meatballs and then in a small bowl mix the soy sauce and brown sugar. Add to skillet, toss the meatballs and veggies and simmer until saus is slightly thickened.
- Serve over the rice.
Nutritional Info
Calories per serving: 431; Fat 17 g
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