Heart-Healthy Beef Stir Fry Noodles
Packed with vibrant vegetables and tender strips of lean beef, this **Heart-Healthy Beef Stir Fry Noodles** recipe is a flavorful and nutrient-dense twist on a classic favorite. Made with whole grain spaghetti for added fiber, a marinade of low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and ginger brings a savory depth without compromising heart-smart principles. Crisp broccoli, sweet red bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas add a rainbow of color, crunch, and essential vitamins. Lightly stir-fried in fragrant sesame oil and finished with a zesty splash of lime juice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this dish is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, it's perfect for weeknight dinners that balance deliciousness with healthy eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pounds lean beef sirloin
- 8 ounces whole grain spaghetti or noodles
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 4 stalks green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Slice the lean beef sirloin into thin strips and set aside.
In a large pot, cook the whole grain spaghetti or noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the beef strips to the marinade and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated beef strips, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add broccoli florets, red bell pepper slices, julienned carrots, sugar snap peas, and green onions.
Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until they are tender-crisp.
Return the beef to the skillet, then add the cooked noodles.
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and lime juice, then toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.
Transfer the stir fry noodles to serving plates and garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 2366 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 100.8 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2125 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
