Sandi Richard is an author of six international best-selling books, a Food Network TV host and an award-winning meal-planning expert. Sandi has just published her seventh book, Anyone Can Cook Dinner and today she’s talking about easy, affordable low-calorie meals the whole family can help make.

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INGREDIENTS:

GINGER BEEF WITH EGG NOODLES AND SNAP PEAS

  • water
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 bunch green onions (1 cup chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh garlic (from a jar)
  • (or 2 Tbsp freshly minced)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger (from a jar)
  • (or 1 Tbsp fresh grated)
  • 1 lb or 450 g extra-lean ground beef
  • (or use pork)
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1/2 of a small zucchini
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, reduced-sodium
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 - 1 tsp hot chili flakes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro (optional)
  • 3/4 lb or 340 g broad egg noodles
  • I like No Yolks brand.
  • 2 cups snap peas
  • green onion (optional)
  • cilantro (optional)
  • Serves 4-6