Bottled peanut satay sauce is a convenient way to add the traditional Thai flavor combination of basil, peanut, and coconut to your cooking.

　　

Ingredients

serves 5, 1 cup vegetables and 1/2 cup rice per serving

　　1 cup uncooked jasmine rice

　　1 teaspoon canola or corn oil

　　2 16-ounce packages frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables

　　1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil (about 1 1/3 ounces before removing stems)

　　2 tablespoons bottled minced garlic or 12 medium garlic cloves, minced

　　1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

　　2 cups fat-free milk

　　1 7-ounce bottle peanut satay sauce

　　2 tablespoons lime juice

　　1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

　　

Step 1

Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the vegetables, basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

　　

Step 3

Stir in the milk, satay sauce, and lime juice. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over the rice. Sprinkle with the peanuts.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 5

Calories: 315

　　

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Total Fat: 11.5g

　　

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Saturated: 1.5g

　　

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Trans: 0.0g

　　

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Polyunsaturated: 4.0g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 5.0g

　　

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Cholesterol: 2mg

　　

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Sodium: 247mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 43g

　　

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Fiber: 6g

　　

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Sugars: 15g

　　

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Protein: 14g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

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1 Starch

　　

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3 Vegetable

　　

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1 Carbohydrate

　　

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1 Lean Meat

　　

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1 1/2 Fat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals