Brothy Asian Greens

Brothy Asian Greens

From: Cuisine at Home, Issue No. 73
Makes: 4 cups
Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition: Per 1 cup serving- 127 calories; 1g fat (0 sat); 0 mg chol; 22g carbs; 629mg sodium; 3g fiber; 8g protein.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (OR Vegetable Broth)
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbs sugar
• 2 tbs minced fresh ginger
• 2 oz whole wheat spaghetti
• 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (substitute or add soy beens or white beans)
• 4 cups assorted Asian greens (Bok choy, mustard greens, Napa cabbage)
• 1/4 cup sliced scallions

Instructions:

1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil for spaghetti.
2. Combine broth, sherry, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger in a saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. Boil spaghetti in water according to package directions until al dente; DO NOT over cook. Drain and set aside.
4. Add mushrooms to broth mixture; simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in greens and spaghetti. Divide spaghetti, vegetables and broth between 4 bowls. Garnish with scallions.