Monday, November 24, 2008

Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry - 2 pts, 24 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber

Ingredients :

1 package baked ramen noodles, (any flavor -- you won't use the seasoning)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Oregano to taste
Cayenne to taste

Method :

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.

2. Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add the peppers, onion, and garlic and saute until the vegetables are tender.

4. Add the hot sauce, oregano, and cayenne, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Add the noodles to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, or until thoroughly mixed and heated.

Makes 2 servings.

Per serving:

128 calories(14% fat);
2 g fat (0.4 g saturated fat; 14 percent calories from fat);
24 g carbohydrates;
0 mg cholesterol;
227 mg sodium;
5 g protein;
2 g fiber.

Many brands of instant noodles are high in fat, so be sure to buy the lowfat variety.

Author : "The Healthy College Cookbook" by Alexandra Nimetz, Jason Stanley & Emeline Starr
Source : Detroit News
Formatted by : Chupa Babi

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