Monday, November 7, 2011

Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry over Jasmine Rice, Pineapple

IngredientNutritionCost
Boneless skinless chicken breastProtein (27 g), Iron (5%). Good source of Vitamin B6, Phosphorus. Very good source of Protein, Niacin, Selenium.$3
Fresh red bell pepperFiber (1 g/3%), Vitamin A (27%), Vitamin C (135%), Iron (1%).$0.97
Fresh cabbageFiber (1 g/6%), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (1%), Vitamin C (47%), Calcium (4%), Iron (1%). $0.32
Fresh organic baby carrotsFiber (1 g/4%), Vitamin A (82%), Vitamin C (2%), Calcium (1%), Iron (2%). Very good source of Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.$0.25
Frozen broccoli floretsFiber (2 g/6%), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (10%), Vitamin C (47%), Calcium (3%), Iron (3%). Very good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, and Manganese.$0.99
Fresh white onionVitamin C (3%).$0.31
Canned water chestnutsFiber (1 g/3%), Vitamin C (2%). Good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.$0.50
Toasted sesame seedsFiber (1 g/4%), Protein (1 g), Calcium (7%), Iron (5%). Very good source of Copper and Manganese.$0.40
Jasmine riceGood source of Manganese and Selenium.$0.88
Chow mein noodlesFiber (1 g/4%), Protein (3 g), Iron (4%). Good source of Manganese and Selenium.$0.10
Fresh pineappleFiber (2 g/9%), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (2%), Vitamin C (131%), Calcium (2%), Iron (3%). Very good source of Manganese; good source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, and Copper. $2.99
TotalFiber (10 g/39%), Protein (34 g), Iron (24%), Calcium (17%), Vitamin A (122%), Vitamin C (367%).Stir fry: $2.22/person
Pineapple: $0.35/person

Cost per person: $2.57
Nutritional Goals: Excellent Vitamin A and Vitamin C; Good Fiber; Fair Iron, and Calcium. Lean protein source. No whole grains. 

Recipe for Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry. I recommend doubling the soy sauce (if you're not worried about sodium). The cabbage was a great addition, both nutrition and taste wise, without adding much to the cost.

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