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Lifestyle
Linda Gassenheimer

Diabetes Quick Fix: Mu Shu Pork Wrap with Bok Choy

This is a quick take on a popular Chinese classic. Marinated pork tenderloin and cabbage are wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and served with bok choy topped with peanuts.

Helpful Hints:

_ Ready-to-eat shredded cabbage for coleslaw can be found in the produce section.

_ Chinese cabbage (also called napa cabbage) can be used instead of bok choy.

_ Buy canned, sliced water chestnuts.

_ Minced garlic can be found in the produce section of the market.

Countdown:

_ Prepare all ingredients.

_ Marinate pork.

_ Microwave the rice.

_ Stir-fry bok choy.

_ Complete pork dish using the same wok.

Shopping List:

} pound pork tenderloin, 1 bottle low-sodium soy sauce(ASTERISK), 1 package microwave brown rice, 1 bottle sesame oil, 1 container unsalted peanuts, 1 can sliced water chestnuts, 1 small bottle hoisin sauce, 1 small piece fresh ginger, 1 small bok choy, 1 head iceberg lettuce and 1 bag ready-to-eat shredded coleslaw.

Staples: minced garlic, salt and black peppercorns.

Shop Smart

(ASTERISK) low-sodium soy sauce, containing per tablespoon: 8 calories, 511 mg sodium

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