With all the holiday baking this season, it can get tricky sticking to a balanced meal plan. Which is why we were thrilled to accept Eat Smart Gourmet Salad & Stir Fry Kits.
Many of the kits are made with delicious and sophisticated combinations of ingredients like kale, green cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, chicory, and/or quinoa and toppings like roasted pumpkin seeds, almonds or dried cranberries.
The salads were delicious. My family and I especially enjoyed the Sweet Kale Salad, speckled with dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and a delicious creamy dressing. The salads all come bagged and ready to serve. They also make for a perfect and satisfying lunch during the day so you can keep on track even during the holidays.
I was most excited to try the Stir Fry Kits though, particularly the Shanghai Blend Stir Fry Kit - which contains Brussels sprouts, bok choy, kale, snow peas and carrots, as well as a packet of hoisin sauce.
I sauteed ginger, garlic and half a red onion in a pan first before tossing in the Shanghai Blend Stir Fry Kit and then rice. Eat Smart has made dinner really easy for me this week with their fresh and selective vegetable kits that leave me feeling satisfied and keep me on track.
So if you are looking for ways to eat healthy this holiday season and need something fast, turn to Eat Smart.
Shanghai Blend Stir Fry Kit
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 1x
Ingredients
For Shanghai Blend Stir Fry:
- 1 package Eat Smart Shanghai Blend Stir Fry
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger - sliced thin
- 2 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 1/2 red onion - sliced thin
- 2 tbs. canola oil
- 1 tbs. sesame oil
- 2 cups uncooked brown rice
For the Steak & Marinade:
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless sirloin steak
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 2 tbs. butter
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
For Shanghai Blend Stir Fry:
- Prepare the rice as directed and set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan with the canola oil and sesame oil. Add the ginger, garlic and red onion and sauté on a low heat until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the ingredients of the Shanghai Stir Fry and toss until the greens are wilted. Add the seasonings from the packet and the rice; toss and plate.
For the Steak & Marinade:
- Place in a food processor the butter, olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper and give a few good chops.
- Rub the mixture on both sides of the steak.
- Heat a large frying pan and place the steak in the heated pan. When the steak is a nice golden color on one side; flip and continue cooking on the other side.
- The firmness of the steak tells how well done the steak is. The more firm the steak the more well done the steak is. The thickness of the steak will determine the cooking time.
- Slice thin slices of the steak to serve with the stir fry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
For more information including a grocery store locator and quick and healthy recipe ideas, visit www.EatSmart.net.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
mia xara says
Very colorful and delicious stir fry, Catherine! Have a great day, XOXO
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, I never heard of these salads and stir fries. They sound and look fabulous! I think I would love the stir fry one as well. It has mostly all my favorite ingredients. Love snow peas and brussel sprouts. Great combo. I like your recipe and will try this. You are correct with all the sweet and goodies that you eat especially at this time of year, it is good to eat something not as fattening and healthy for you.. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed and wonderful rest of the week...Dottie 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
A very healthy and delicious stirfry!
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
Yes, it's very hard to stick to healthy eating during the holidays. So many temptations everywhere. But I always have time for a good for you salad.
Sam
Penny says
I do like an easy stir fry and this brand looks delicious. Will have to see if I can find it.
gloria says
Love this salad Catherine, look amazing and delicious!!
cheri says
Hi Catherine, I make a lot of salads this time of year to make up for all the baking, and this looks like a wonderful one.
Comedy Plus says
These are so good and so easy to make. Good for you too.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Ginny Hartzler says
Oh my, it looks wonderful! I don't know if I have seen these or not..I can't seem to remember them. But I will be putting them on my grocery list and looking for them now.
nipponnin says
I think this is fabulous1 Quick ,easy and well balanced meal. Looks very delicious!
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Thanks for the tip. Our local supermarkets don't carry this but I did find that Publix in Farragut TN, about 35 minutes away, does stock it. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Alida says
You know I really love stir fries. I do make them from time to time. Unfortunately my kids don't like it as much as I do as they have more of a taste for Italian food for the moment. I love Asian food, so tasty!
Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe. Un abbraccio cara xx
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
We don't have Eat Smart here in Australia - maybe they'd like to come on down? This stir-fry would be a favorite for me. I love all those ingredients and flavors.
Nee says
Hi Catherine , love stir fries and these sound delicious , I am sure they are sold here , will take a look . Thanks for sharing and blessings dear ~~ Nee~~ 🙂
sylviakirk says
I'm so glad I had breakfast before I read your post or I would have definitely over eaten!! Thanks so much for sharing these, Catherine!! I can surprise my kids with something different to eat for the holidays -- well, for the ones that are able to come to Portland!! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and commenting!! They are always appreciated!! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas holiday!! Enjoy!!
Susan says
We are trying very hard to eat well during the week because we know that holiday dinners and parties will erase that on the weekends. I love the sound of this stir-fry blend and the recipe sounds delicious, Catherine.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I'm obsessed with this stuff! Lovely recipe you created!
Sharon@bluewillowhouse says
This stir fry looks great. I'm going to check my local Publix to see if they carry the kits. Thanks for sharing at The Southern Special.
Sharon@bluewillowhouse says
This stir fry looks great. I'm going to check my local Publix to see if they carry the kits. Thanks for sharing at The Southern Special
Miz Helen says
I love a good stir fry and this looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen