Chinese Five-Spice Steak with Rice Noodles
4 oz. uncooked wide rice stick noodles (banh pho)
1/4 C. hoisin sauce
3 T. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. five-spice powder
1 (1-lb.) flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tsp. vegetable oil
2 T. minced green onions
2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 T. chopped fresh basil
Cook noodles according to package directions. While noodles cook, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and steak in a large bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced green onions and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add beef mixture; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomato wedges, green onion pieces, and chopped basil; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 1/2 C. beef mixture and 1 C. noodles
Calories: 374
Fat: 12.1g
Fiber: 2.3 g