Healthy Diet for October 10 – Lean Ways to Cook ⋆ Healthy Diet ⋆ Lifestyle

Trying to cook with less fat? Try these techniques:

  • Braise or stew over low heat in liquid with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Broil or grill with direct heat, often over hot coals.
  • Microwave with no fat added.
  • Roast uncovered in the oven, with dry heat.
  • Simmer or poach slowly in liquid, just below boiling.
  • Steam over, but not in, boiling water.

For the record, frying, especially deep-fat frying, is high-fat cooking! If you’re in a hurry, stir-fry at high heat in just a little fat, stirring often. Cook in a low-fat way tonight.

Hurry Curry Stir-Fry

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3⁄4 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into
  • 1-inch-thick slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice*
  • 1⁄2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium baking apples, coarsely chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup apple cider or apple juice

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Add rice, almonds, ginger, curry powder, and salt. Cook and stir 3 minutes, or until flavors are well blended. Just before serving, stir in apples and apple cider. Makes 6 servings.

*For convenience, cook brown rice ahead; refrigerate up to 7 days.

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