STIR-FRIED BEEF AND SPINACH

This is a great recipe for diabetics.  This recipe makes 2 servings.  Per serving: 196 calories, 6g carbs, 28g protein, 8g dietary fiber, 7g total fat (2g saturated).

1/2 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, sliced thin

1 pkg (6-oz) fresh spinach, stemmed and torn

1/8 tsp salt

1/4 cup stir-fry sauce

1 tsp Splenda granular (nutritional info above figured with sugar) 

1/2 tsp curry powder

1/4 tsp ground ginger

Coat a large nonstick skillet or wok with nonstick cooking spray and heat over high heat.  Add the spinach and stir-fry 1 minute or until limp.  Remove skillet from heat and remove spinach to a platter, lightly sprinkle with salt (if desired) and keep warm.

Using a paper towel, wipe out the skillet.  Coat again with nonstick cooking spray and heat over high heat.  Add the beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until barely pink.  

Add the sauce, Splenda, curry, and ginger to the beef and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

To serve, spoon the beef over the spinach.

This is the file photo.