scallions (green onions), rinsed and minced

Wiki (Fast) Rice

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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 Wiki (Fast) Rice
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat canola oil in a large wok or sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and scallions, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add water chestnuts, and continue to cook until they begin to soften, another 1–2 minutes.
  3. Add vegetables, and toss until heated through, about 2–3 minutes (or up to 5 minutes for frozen vegetables).
  4. Add rice, and continue to cook until hot, about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss well, and serve.
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Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon With Stir-Fried Vegetables

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

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 Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon With Stir-Fried Vegetables
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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For vegetables:
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For vegetables:
Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes).  Set aside until step 7.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 ºF.
  3. Combine teriyaki sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, scallions, and ginger.  Mix well.  Pour over salmon, and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Remove salmon from the marinade, and discard unused portion.
  5. Place salmon on a baking sheet, and bake for 10–15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).
  6. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan.  Add garlic, ginger, and scallions, and cook gently but do not brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. Add vegetables, and continue to stir fry for 2–3 minutes or until heated through.  Add soy sauce.
  8. Serve one piece of salmon with 1 cup of vegetables.
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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners and Deliciously Healthy Family Meals

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 Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15
Cook Time 15
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15
Cook Time 15
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes).  Set aside until step 6.
  2. Heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan on medium heat.  Add ginger, garlic, and scallions, and stir fry until cooked, but not brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the rice vinegar, chili sauce, and brown sugar to the pan, and bring to a simmer.
  4. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth, and add to the pan.  Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.  Lower temperature to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add chicken, and stir continually for 5–8 minutes.
  6. Add vegetables, and mix gently.  Simmer with lid on to reheat, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add soy sauce, and mix gently.
  8. Divide into four even portions, and serve. 
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