Curried Rice & Noodles

Name: Curried Rice & Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta, broken into 1- to 2-inch pieces; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 yellow summer squash, sliced; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve basmati rice; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped cashews

As the head cook at a girls camp, I have to make a vegetarian option for each meal. This one is a favorite! —Debbie Fleenor, Monterey, Tennessee

Ingredients

2 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta, broken into 1- to 2-inch pieces
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 yellow summer squash, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve basmati rice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cashews

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from pan.
In same skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add squash, red pepper and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until squash is crisp-tender. Stir in curry powder, ginger and pepper flakes. Add rice and pasta; drizzle with soy sauce, lime juice and sesame oil. Heat through, tossing to combine. Stir in green onions, cashews and cooked eggs.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 360 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat.

Originally published as curried rice and noodles in Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2016