Dinner: Brussels Sprouts & Noodle Stir Fry

A vegetable and noodle dish that can be served up for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

3 oz whole wheat thin spaghetti
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz brussels sprouts, trimmed & thinly sliced
1 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tbsps less sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup carrot, grated

Instructions

1. Break spaghetti into 1" pieces. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Return spaghetti to hot pan; cover and keep warm.

2. Pour oil into a large skillet; heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.

3. Add brussels sprouts, ginger, and crushed red pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute.

4. Add broth and soy sauce. Cook about 2 minutes more or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

5. Stir in cooked spaghetti and carrots.

6. Before serving, if desired, sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.

7. Note: for an easy main dish add 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken, or ham, or cooked shelled and deveined shrimp to the skillet when you add the broth.