• 1 Tbs. peanut oil
• 1 lb. lean beef strips
• 1 tsp. five-spice powder
• 3 ounces Chinese dried mushrooms, soaked in warm water 15 minutes until soft, drained
• 10 ounces fresh or frozen pea pods, thawed if frozen

Heat oil in a wok or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir fry beef and five-spice powder 2 minutes or until browned. Add drained mushrooms and pea pods. Stir fry 2-3 minutes until pea pods are tender-crisp.

Per serving: calories 307, fat 12.6g, 38% calories from fat, cholesterol 57mg, protein 30.6g, carbohydrates 16.5g, fiber 4.5g, sugar 3.2g, sodium 103mg, diet points 6.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.4, Lean meat: 0.3, Fat: 2.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 3.4

  view detailed nutritional information

The recommended wines are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Pinot Noir.