Sweet and Nutty Stir-Fry

When you crave takeout but don't want to load up on saturated fat and sodium, try this quick and crunchy meatless meal-in-one.

Ingredients

Sauce

Stir-Fry

Directions

1. Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil and adding the curry powder. Drain well in a colander.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients except the orange zest, stirring until the cornstarch is completely dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest. Set aside.
3. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 1 minute. Stir in the broccoli, cabbage, and carrots. Cook for 4 minutes, or until just tender-crisp, stirring frequently.

4. Transfer the pasta to a serving platter. Top with the broccoli mixture. Pour the sauce over all. Sprinkle with the peanuts.

   Recipe Tip: Adding curry powder to the pasta water not only imparts flavor but also provides a bright yellow color.

   Nutrition Analysis (per serving)

   Calories

   305

   Total Fat

   11.5 g

   Saturated

   1.5 g

   Polyunsaturated

   4.0 g

   Monounsaturated

   5.5 g

   Trans Fat

   0.0 g

   Carbohydrates

   44 g

   Sugars

   14 g

   Fiber

   7 g

   Cholesterol

   0 mg

   Protein

   12 g

   Sodium

   261 mg

   Dietary Exchanges:

   2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 very lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

   This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association's Face the Fats program. Recipe copyright © 2009 by the American Heart Association. Look for other delicious recipes in American Heart Association cookbooks, available from booksellers everywhere or online at americanheart.org/cookbooks.