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1 2 3 4 5 Ingredients ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups buckwheat noodles 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil (or hot chili oil if you prefer a spicy dish) ½ cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 cups fresh snow peas 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 grated radishes 1 grated carrot 4 thinly sliced green onions ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro SHRIMP & PEAS WITH BUCKWHEAT NOODLES Directions Boil the shrimp in a medium pot for four minutes, then drain, rinse with cool water and set aside. Prepare buckwheat noodles according to the package directions, then rinse and set aside. Mix half of each type of oil with the rice vinegar, ginger, honey and soy sauce in a bowl, and set aside. Mix the remaining half of the oils together in a large skillet and set to medium heat. Add snow peas and red pepper to the oil and sauté the mixture for five to six minutes until vegetables are tender. Reduce heat to low and pour the vinegar and soy sauce mixture into the skillet then add the shrimp. Cook and stir the mixture for an additional three to four minutes. Pour cooked mixture over the noodles and stir in raw radishes, carrots, green onions and cilantro. Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Calories: 244.3 Total fat: 5.2g Cholesterol: 86.1mg Carbohydrates: 33.2g Sugars: 13.2g Protein: 16.8g Dietary fiber: 4.1g Sodium: 404.9mg Potassium: 379.2mg contributes magnesium to your diet, which is important for both heart and bone health. "If your iron is low, and you're seeking more vegetarian-based meals, try black bean noodles," says Ms. Scheinfeld. "Or, for a gluten- free option with a high fiber content, enjoy chickpea noodles." Soba noodles, made from buckwheat flour, are often featured in Asian cooking. When shopping for soba noodles, select brands containing 100 percent buckwheat flour instead of a blend containing wheat flour. "Buckwheat pastas are believed to help regulate blood glucose," Ms. Scheinfeld says. "This is in direct contrast to the effect of traditional wheat pastas, which cause a spike in blood sugar that can lead to abnormal glucose metabolism and possible weight gain." MAKE THE SWITCH Try a gradual approach to incorporate a healthier pasta option into your lunch or dinner routine once a week. Mix and match different noodles with tried- and-true recipes to see which pairings you most enjoy and try them in new dishes, too. Get started with the two recipes listed here. This recipe has been approved by the Department of Food and Nutrition Services at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. P H Y S I C I A N RE F E R R A L / / 718 . 49 9. C A RE 23