Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Shrimp

Serves 5 / Also known as Chinese white cabbage, bok choy is an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, calcium, and fiber.

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
8 ounces soba noodles, uncooked
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 cups thinly sliced bok choy (baby or regular), stems and leaves divided
3/4 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 cloves garlic, minced

1. In small bowl, stir together broth, tamari or soy sauce, and cornstarch; set aside.
2. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
3. While noodles are cooking, heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add bok choy stems, shrimp, broccoli, and red bell pepper; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add bok choy leaves, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes or until tender.
4. Stir cornstarch mixture into shrimp mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Add hot noodles, toss well, and serve.


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PER SERVING: 320 cal, 21% fat cal, 8g fat, 0g sat fat, 108mg chol, 24g protein, 42g carb, 2g fiber, 879mg sodium