Ground Beef & Snap Pea Rice-Noodle Stir-Fry

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We've bulked up the serving size of this pad thai-inspired stir-fry by adding in lots of veggies like matchstick carrots, snap peas and scallions. Look for whole-grain brown-rice pad thai noodles to add an additional 3 grams fiber to each serving.

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Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pad thai rice noodles, preferably brown rice noodles

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil

  • ¾ pound lean ground beef

  • 2 cups stringless snap peas

  • 2 cups matchstick carrots

  • ½ cup chopped scallions

  • ½ cup pad thai sauce (see Tip)

  • Chopped peanuts and lime wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid and drain the noodles.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add snap peas, carrots and scallions, and cook, stirring often, until the peas are bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Add sauce, the noodles and about half of the reserved cooking liquid; stir with tongs to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, adding more of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten if necessary and stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Serve hot with chopped peanuts and lime wedges.

Tips

Tip: Bottled pad thai sauce is high in both sodium and added sugar but try and find a brand with less than 560 mg of sodium per serving (like Thai Kitchen Pad Thai Sauce).

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

465 Calories
13g Fat
65g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 465
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 14g
Added Sugars 10g 20%
Protein 23g 45%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 6493IU 130%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Folate 33mcg 8%
Sodium 894mg 39%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 4mg 20%
Magnesium 31mg 7%
Potassium 486mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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