japchae
sweet potato noodles, shiitake
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serves 4
ingredients
- 8 oz sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon)
- 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly slicedmuscle losstired & low energy
- 2 cups fresh spinachbone density (I'm shrinking!)memory & focus
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, slicedbone density (I'm shrinking!)achy joints
- 1 medium carrot, juliennedthinning hair & dry skin
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp coconut aminosblood sugar & pre-diabetesheart health
- 1½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oilheart health
- 2 tsp honey (or omit)blood sugar & pre-diabetes
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- green onions for garnish
method
- Cook sweet potato noodles according to package directions; drain and toss with ½ tbsp olive oil.
- Heat ½ tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef until browned (2–3 min); set aside.
- In same skillet, stir-fry onion and carrot (2 min), then add mushrooms and garlic (1 min).
- Add spinach and cook until wilted (1 min).
- Return beef to skillet. Add noodles, coconut aminos, remaining olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss until heated through (2 min).
- Plate and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
the swaps that make it work
soy sauce
→ coconut aminos
Lower sodium and slightly lower glycemic impact; same umami depth.
sesame oil (2 tbsp) + vegetable oil (1 tbsp)
→ extra-virgin olive oil (1.5 tbsp total)
Reduces saturated fat and added calories while preserving nuttiness; extra-virgin olive oil supports heart and bone health.
1 tbsp sugar
→ 2 tsp honey (or omit entirely)
Cuts added sugar nearly in half; honey provides trace minerals. Omitting is fine since the noodles and veggies provide natural sweetness.
nutrition per serving
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420 kcal21% DV
Protein
23 g46% DV
Fiber
4 g16% DV
Saturated fat
2.8 g14% DV
Added sugar
1 g2% DV
Sodium
650 mg28% DV
Powered by USDA where matched · % daily values per FDA guidelines
Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.

