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Beef and Broccoli over Zucchini Noodles

Beef and Zucchini

American Diabetes Association- Diabetes Food Hub

Ingredients

  • 1 cup No- salt added beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 1 lbs. sirloin beef (sliced)
  • 4 heaping cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 small zucchinis (spiralized into noodles or 4 cups prepared zucchini noodles)
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • CARBOHYDRATE COUNT: 15g
  • Serving Size: 2 cups per serving, 4 servings

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  2. Spray large sauté pan or wok with cooking spray, add sesame oil, and place over high heat.
  3. Add the onion and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add the beef and stir-fry 3 more minutes.
  4. Add the broccoli and spiralized zucchini and stir-fry 3 more minutes.
  5. Add the broth mixture and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any brown bits. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in sesame seeds and serve.

Citation: American Diabetes Association- Diabetes Food Hub