Cuisinart WOK-703C manual Turkey with Spinach Pasta, STIR-FRIED Spinach

Return meat and juices to the wok, season with chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and ground pepper. Add remaining 4 tablespoons (1⁄4 cup) of beef stock and stir until hot. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve on a hot tortilla with salsa, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce and sour cream.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 253 (45% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 24g • fat 13g • sat. fat 5g

• chol. 59mg • sod. 574mg • calc. 43mg • fiber 2g

TURKEY WITH SPINACH PASTA

Makes 4 servings

Marinade:

1pound (500 g) turkey breast, cut into 1⁄2 x 3-inch (1.25 x 8 cm) slices

1tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch, divided

1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper, divided 11⁄2 tablespoons (7 ml) dry white wine

Sauce:

1⁄2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock, nonfat, low-sodium

1⁄4 cup (50 ml) dry white wine

1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch

8-9 ounces (250 g-280 g) fresh spinach pasta 11⁄2 tablespoons (25 ml) vegetable oil, divided

2tablespoons (30 ml) sliced green onions, cut in 1⁄4-inch (0.5 cm) pieces

2teaspoons (10 ml) minced garlic

1cup (250 ml) julienne or shredded carrots

9ounces (280 g) baby spinach, washed and shaken dry (do not dry thoroughly)

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt zest of 1 lemon

To marinate turkey, combine with cornstarch, pepper and 11⁄2 tablespoons (25 ml) white wine and reserve. To prepare sauce, combine chicken stock, wine, and cornstarch and set aside.

Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions; do not overcook. Rinse with cold water and drain. Reserve.

Preheat Cuisinart™ Electric Wok to 325ºF (160°C), add 1⁄2 tablespoon (7 ml) oil and stir to coat. Stir-fry half of the turkey until nicely browned on all sides, but not cooked through, about 11⁄2 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve. Repeat with 1⁄2 tablespoon (7 ml) oil and the remaining turkey.

Reduce heat to 200ºF (90°C), add 1⁄2 tablespoon (7 ml) oil, green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring 15 to 30 seconds, until fragrant; add carrots and stir. Add the spinach and stir to combine. Cook 1 minute until wilted, season with salt. Pour in sauce mixture and cook until slightly thickened 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in turkey and then the pasta, tossing to combine well and heat through. Sprinkle with lemon peel before serving.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 453 (30% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 34g • fat 15g • sat. fat 4g

• chol. 115mg • sod. 375mg • calc. 120mg • fiber 4g

STIR-FRIED SPINACH

Makes 2 servings

10 ounces (285 g) fresh spinach

1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil

3garlic cloves, peeled, crushed, but left whole

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground pepper

Remove tough stems from spinach leaves. Wash 2 or 3 times in fresh water to remove all sand and grit. Drain, but allow some water droplets to remain on spinach leaves.

Preheat Cuisinart™ Electric Wok to 325ºF (160°C); drizzle oil down sides of wok, stir to coat. Add garlic; stir-fry until light brown, 30 to 40 seconds, do not let burn. Add spinach and stir-fry until completely wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

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