Turkey Polynesian - 25g Carbs, 2g Fiber
Yield: 4 servings From: Magic Menus for People with Diabetes
2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp water 1 tsp lite soy sauce 3/4 tsp salt (optional) 12 oz uncooked boneless skinless turkey breast, cubed 1/2 cup sliced onions 1 Tbsp canola oil, divided 2/3 cup sliced celery 4 oz water chestnuts, drained and sliced 2/3 cup snow peas 2/3 cup undrained pineapple chunks packed in juice (reserve 2/3 cup juice) 1/3 cup mandarin oranges, drained
In small bowl, combine cornstarch, water, soy sauce, and salt. Mix well. Coat turkey cubes with cornstarch mixture.
In nonstick skillet over medium heat, saute onions in half the oil. Add celery, water chestnuts, and snow peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet.
To skillet, add remaining oil and turkey. Saute until brown. Add sauteed vegetables, pineapple, and juice. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add oranges. Serve over hot rice.
Nutrition per Serving (1/4 of recipe): 227 Calories, 4g Fat, 53mg Cholesterol, 116mg Sodium, 25g Carbs, 2g Dietary Fiber, 18g Sugars, 22g Protein
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Very Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1 Fruit, 1/2 Fat
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