Men's Health, February 2007
World's Best Muscle Foods
by John K. Williams, Ph.D.
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Among eight recipes, Rice Expressions was one of the chosen ingredients for the following Stir-Fry dish. For a complete list, go to http://www.menshealth.com.

NUKE-AND-EAT ASIAN STIR-FRY

Make this recipe on Sunday, then freeze it in single-serving portions—you'll have a healthy fast-food meal ready anytime you want it.

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp soy sauce
1 lb beef sirloin, sliced into 2" strips
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 carrots, sliced into 2" strips
1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bunch scallions, sliced into 2" strips
Rice Expressions Organic Brown Rice (This frozen rice is precooked and packaged in individual microwavable pouches. You can find it at riceexpressions.com.)

In a bowl, combine the egg, the salt, and 1 Tbsp of the soy sauce, and stir well.
Then add the sirloin strips and set aside to marinate.
Next, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet while you mix the remaining soy sauce, the cornstarch, and the crushed red pepper in a bowl—this is your sauce, to be used later. Once the skillet is hot, stir-fry the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Then, at 30-second intervals, individually add the carrots, water chestnuts, onion, and scallions.
Next, remove all the vegetables from the skillet and place them in a bowl.
Put the beef-marinade mixture in the skillet, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the sauce, stirring and cooking until it's thick and bubbly.
Finally, add the vegetables back to the skillet, and cook everything together for a couple of minutes, or until hot.

Let it cool, then place individual portions in plastic containers and freeze.
When you're ready for a quick lunch, microwave the stir-fry for 3 minutes or until hot and serve with one pouch of the brown rice. Makes 3 servings

Per serving: 486 calories, 42 g protein (2.2 g leucine), 45 g carbohydrates, 16 g fat, 7 g fiber

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