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Green Tea Noodle Bowl

When you crave for something warm and light, noodle soup can be a quick meal option that’s satisfying, fresh, and grease-free. Making your own Noodle Bowl at home is surprisingly easy, all you need are 4 elements: soba noodle, broth base, veggies, and protein. Soba, AKA, Buckwheat Noodles are good source of fiber, manganese  and contain high quality protein (6-9g per 2 oz serving). They are uniquely rich in the essential amino acid Lysine, which is lacking in many grains. Manganese and Lysine are involved in the creation of collagen and absorption of calcium, maintain bone health. Keep your noodle portion small (1-2 oz soba) and pair it with lean protein choices (tofu, tempeh, edamame, fish, shrimp, chicken) and steamed/sauté veggies of your choice.

Ingredients (serves 4):

  • 6 oz soba noodles
  • 2-inches ginger, grated
  • 6 oz Tofu Cutlet, sliced
  • 8 pieces of shrimp wonton, boiled
  • 8 cups rainbow veggies, steamed
  • 3/4 Tbsp Brown Rice Miso

Directions:

  1. Boil a pot of water over high heat. Add ginger and  3/4 Tbsp of Miso.
  2. Cook soba noodle with tofu cutlet for 5 minutes.
  3. Top with steamed rainbow veggies.
  4. Garnish with scallion or a dash of sesame seeds.
  5. Smile and serve.

Nutrition Tips:

  1. If you want to try flavor soba noodles like this one, check the ingredients to make sure it is made with real green tea matcha and not food colorings. Hime’s Green Tea Noodles are light and fragrant, and a sneaky way to add a dose of antioxidant into your pasta.
  2. Try to consume at least 2 cups of veggies in each meal. Pick a rainbow selection (at least 4 colors) of seasonal vegetables and serve them on the side of the noodle bowl.
  3. Soba pairs well with mushrooms. Check out my Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Eggs and Thyme

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 Noodle Bowl | Calories: 249Kcal |Carbohydrates: 36.2g |Protein: 17.2g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 9.2| Sodium: 277.5mg |

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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Eggs and Thyme

I will have Steak & Eggs… Oh I mean Mushrooms & Eggs for Brunch! Portobello Mushrooms are meaty and versatile,  rich in fiber, selenium, copper and niacin. Adding mushrooms into your diet may prevent coronary heart disease and cancer. To make it a protein-packed breakfast, serve this side dish with this protein-rich Green Tea Noodle Bowl.

Ingredients:

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 portobello mushrooms (large, not flat)
  • 1 sprig of thyme, chopped
  • 1 sprig of watercress, chopped
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • Lemon pepper to taste
  • Olive oil spray

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Clean mushrooms with a dry cloth. Remove stem and scrape gills out with a teaspoon.
  3. Lightly spray both sides of the mushrooms with olive oil spray and placed on baking sheet.
  4. Crack an egg onto each mushroom.
  5. Divide the garlic, balsamic vinegar, thyme, watercress between the mushrooms.
  6. Sprinkle with lemon pepper to taste.
  7. Place mushrooms in the oven. Bake until the egg whites are set, about 20-25 minutes.
  8. Smile and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 Stuffed Mushroom | Calories: 117Kcal |Carbohydrates: 8.6g |Protein: 9.7g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 3.4 | Sodium: 150mg |

 

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Sesame Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Shrimp, cleaned
  • 1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 1 Tbsp of Sesame Seeds
  • 2 Tbsp low sodium Tamari  (or reduced sodium soy sauce)
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Directions:

  1. Heat skillet over medium high heat. Spray with a thin layer of coconut oil.
  2. Cook Ginger and Shrimp for 1 minute. Add Asparagus and cook for another 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add Tamari and Balsamic Vinegar to mixture and cook for another minute. Top it with Sesame Seeds, Red Pepper Flakes, and serve immediately.

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High Protein Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry

 

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Ingredients:

8 oz Nagoya Organic Teriyaki TofuBaked (32g Protein, Non-GMO)
2 oz Gimme Lean Meatless Sausage
1/2 large Yellow Bell Pepper
1 large Orange Bell Pepper
6 oz Baby Bella Mushroom
8 spears of Asparagus

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Directions:

  1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat skillet with a light spray of coconut oil. Form meatless sausage into two bite-size patties. Cook Tofu and Patties for 2 minutes on each side.  Remove from pan.
  2. In same pan, heat 1/4 cup of water or a spray of coconut oil over medium heat. Cook veggies until softened (3-5 minutes), stirring often.
  3. Serve immediately.
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Spring Clean Your Health

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Spring clean your health with in-season veggies and an active lifestyle. Look for antioxidant-rich, fiber-rich fresh produce such as asparagus, sugar snap peas, artichokes, bitter melon, and watercress. To incorporate more vegetables in your diet, simply broil/steam a bunch of asparagus with poached eggs for breakfast, toss some garlic-sautéed sugar snap peas over your salad for lunch, and blend a watercress soup with pine nuts for dinner. (Check out Spring Asparagus with Green Onion)

I enjoy both raw and steamed vegetables as they retain the most flavor and nutritional value. I like to steam my veggies with a sprig of chopped scallion or a few slices of fresh ginger. In-season fresh veggies are rich in flavor, there’s no need to cook them in butter or heavy sauce. After steaming, sprinkle with some freshly ground black/red peppers and a dash of balsamic vinegar for extra zing.

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