Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC

After a long day, the last thing you want is to spend hours in the kitchen. These three stir fry recipes are not only quick and delicious but also designed to help maintain balanced blood sugar levels. Each recipe uses simple ingredients and can be customized to your taste.​

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🥦 Asian Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry

(Note that picture is for inspiration only)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen stir fry vegetable blend (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)​
• 1/2 cup pre-cooked brown rice or quinoa (available in major supermarkets and Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods)
• 1 cup sliced grilled chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
• 1 tbsp Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos​
• 1 tsp sesame oil​
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder and fresh or powdered ginger​

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.​
2. Add frozen vegetables and sauté until tender.​
3. Add chicken to the skillet (if using cooked chicken; if using raw chicken, cook first and then add the vegetables).​
4. Stir in coconut aminos, garlic, and ginger.​
5. Cook until everything is heated through.​
6. Serve over brown rice

Optional toppings: Sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or red chili flakes.​

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🌶️ Southwest Turkey & Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen pepper & onion blend or southwest veggie mix​
• 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice​
• 1 cup ground turkey (pre-cooked or sautéed with taco seasoning)​
• 2 tbsp salsa (no sugar added)​
• 1/4 avocado, diced (for topping)​
• 1 tsp olive oil​

Instructions:

1. Heat up cauliflower rice and put aside to serve later.
2. Sauté veggies in olive oil over medium heat.​
3. Add turkey to the skillet.​
4. Stir in salsa and cook until heated through.​
5. Serve over warmed up cauliflower rice and topped with diced avocado.​

Optional: Add a dollop of Greek yogurt (better option than sour cream) or shredded lettuce on top.​

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🍤 Mediterranean Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen Mediterranean veggie blend (zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, tomato)​
• 1/2 cup cooked farro or quinoa​
• 1 cup shrimp (peeled, deveined, pre-cooked or raw)​
• 1 tbsp olive oil​
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder, oregano, and lemon juice​
• Optional: A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese​

Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies in olive oil over medium heat.​
2. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (if raw) or heated through (if pre-cooked).​
3. Add farro or quinoa, garlic powder, oregano, and lemon juice.​
4. Stir to combine and heat through.​
5. Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired.​

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🛒 Recommended Products

To make these recipes even more convenient, here are some products you might find helpful:

• Coconut Aminos: A soy-free alternative to soy sauce with a slightly sweet flavor. Amazon​
• Pre-Cooked Rice and Quinoa: Microwavable rice that’s ready in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. – pre-cooked brown rice or quinoa (available in major supermarkets as well as Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods; Rice – https://amzn.to/3RLhhgz; Quinoa – https://amzn.to/3G7H9AZ)
• Sesame Oil – https://amzn.to/42uGjWg
• Garlic – https://amzn.to/4luOcUg
• Ginger – https://amzn.to/3G6h9FT

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