Sesame Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

1 pound flank steak, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
3 cups fresh broccoli
6 green onions, chopped
3 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions:

• Combine sesame seed oil, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger in small bowl
• Heat skillet over medium high heat. Spray pan with cooking spray
• Add beef and half of sauce to pan. Saute for about 2-4 minutes. Add broccoli, spinach and green onions to pan. Add the remainder of the sauce. Continue to cook until beef is cooked through. Top with sesame seeds.

Yields 4 servings
Nutrition Facts per serving:

Calories: 242
Fat: 12 g.
Saturated fat: 4 g.
Sodium: 400 mg.
Carbohydrates: 7 g.
Fiber: 2 g.
Protein: 23 g.

Variations:

• Substitute tofu or chicken for beef
• substitute chopped carrots for spinach