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Proper nutrition is crucial to effective diabetes management. That's why every recipe in Diabetic Dinners was specially developed and kitchen-tested with valuable input from people with diabetes and their families.
Diabetic Dinners
Beef And Asparagus

Beef And Asparagus      "Beef And Asparagus" is available in PDF format print friendly version
Fresh, tender-crisp vegetables and beef are so good in an Asian-influenced sauce. Sprinkles of sesame seeds dress up this colourful dish. Serve with steamed broccoli and brown or white rice.
 
Dry sherry1 tbsp.15 mL
Low-sodium soy sauce1 tbsp.15 mL
Sesame (or canola) oil1 tsp.5 mL
Garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 tsp., 2 mL,22
powder)
Finely grated, peeled gingerroot1/2 tsp.2 mL
 
Sirloin steak, cut across grain into1 lb.454 g
1/8 inch (3 mm) thick slices
 
Low-sodium prepared beef broth1/3 cup75 mL
Cornstarch2 tsp.10 mL
Low-sodium soy sauce2 tbsp.30 mL
Sweet (or regular) chili sauce1 tbsp.15 mL
 
Canola oil2 tsp.10 mL
 
Canola oil2 tsp.10 mL
Fresh asparagus, trimmed of tough ends12 oz.340 g
and cut into 2 inch (5 cm) lengths
Small cauliflower florets (4 oz., 113 g)1 cup250 mL
Small onion, cut lengthwise into11
6 wedges
Slivered red pepper (2 1/2 oz., 70 g)1/2 cup125 mL
 
Sesame seeds, toasted,1 tsp.5 mL
optional
 
Combine first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.

Cut beef slices into 2 inch (5 cm) strips. Add to sherry mixture. Stir until coated. Cover. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Stir broth into cornstarch in small cup until smooth. Add second amount of soy sauce and chili sauce. Stir. Set aside.

Heat wok or large non-stick frying pan on medium-high until very hot. Add first amount of canola oil. Add beef mixture. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Transfer to plate.

Add second amount of canola oil to same wok. Add next 4 ingredients. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp. Add beef mixture. Stir cornstarch mixture. Add to beef mixture. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Makes 4 cups (1 L). Serves 4.
 
1 serving: 292 Calories; 16.1 g Total Fat (7.5 g Mono, 2.4 g Poly, 4.6 g Sat); 56 mg Cholesterol; 11 g Carbohydrate; 3 g Fibre; 25 g Protein; 554 mg Sodium

Choices:
1 Fruit & Vegetable; 3 1/2 Protein; 1 Fat & Oil
 
 
 
Reprinted from Diabetic Dinners © Company's Coming Publishing Limited

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