NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 oz rice noodles

1 cup zucchini

0.5 cup red bell pepper

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 tbsp tamari

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp fresh ginger

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp green onion

PREPARATION

• 1

  Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions by soaking them in hot water until tender, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.

• 3

  Season the beef with sea salt and black pepper, cooking until browned and fully cooked through, then remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

• 4

  In the same skillet, add the sesame oil followed by the diced yellow onion, sliced zucchini, and red bell pepper.

• 5

  Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-prime but still retain a slight crunch.

• 6

  Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 7

  Return the cooked beef and the prepared rice noodles to the skillet.

• 8

  Pour the tamari over the mixture and toss everything together for 2 minutes to ensure the noodles are coated and heated through.

• 9

  Garnish with sliced green onions before serving warm.