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Ham Stir Fry with Couscous

 

Couscous stir fried with veggies and then simmered with a chicken broth. Best solution for the leftover ham.

 

Prep Time :10 Minutes

Cook Time : 20 Minutes

Servings : 2

 


INGREDIENTS :

 

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup couscous

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup cornstarch

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (16 ounce) package mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets

1 carrot, sliced

1/4 pound cooked ham, cut into strips

1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1/2 cup sliced almonds

Nutrition Info

Total Fat : 10.3g

Saturated Fat : 1.9g

Cholesterol : 10mg

Sodium : 1007mg

Potassium : 354mg

Total Carbohydrates : 45.9g 

Dietary Fiber : 5.5g

Protein 12.9g : 26 %

Sugars : 10.4g

Vitamin A : 57 %

Vitamin C : 3 %

Calcium : 6 %

Iron : 17 %

Thiamin : 21 %

Niacin : 42 %

Vitamin B6 : 14 %

Magnesium : 17 %

Folate : 8 %

 

Note : Percent (%) refer to Daily Values. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

DIRECTIONS:                     

  1. To Make Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until fluffy. Cover and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Mix together and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot; stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (add water as needed if pan gets too dry).
  4. Stir broth mixture and pour over vegetable mixture in skillet, then stir in ham and water chestnuts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Serve stir fry over hot couscous.

 

 
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