Easy Stir-Fry

Makes 4 servings

Serve this stir-fry over couscous, brown rice, or your favorite whole grain.

1 15-ounce can of your favorite beans, or 1 package vegetarian chicken substitute
1 16-ounce bag frozen stir-fry vegetables
1/4 cup low-fat stir-fry sauce

Heat beans in a large skillet or wok. If using vegetarian chicken substitute, cook according to package directions. Mix in vegetables and sauce.

Per serving (1/4 of recipe): 163 calories; 1.4 g fat; 0.2 g saturated fat; 7.8% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 10.6 g protein; 29.2 g total carbohydrates; 2.8 g sugar; 7.5 g fiber; 1406 mg sodium; 96 mg calcium; 4.1 mg iron; 42.2 mg vitamin C; 543 mcg beta-carotene; 1.7 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Brie Turner-McGrievy, M.S., R.D.

Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry

Makes 8 servings

This colorful stir-fry is made with seitan, a high-protein, meat-like ingredient made from wheat. Look for it in the refrigerated section of your favorite natural food store.

1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon diced canned chipotle peppers
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 8-ounce package seitan, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cups mushrooms
2 cups snow peas
8 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice