10 five minute spiced Recipes

pearled barley, rinsed, salt, extra-firm tofu , drained on paper towels for 10 minutes, grapeseed oil or coconut oil (increases saturated fat to 7 g), toasted sesame oil, chinese five-spice powder, scallions, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced, freshly ground pepper, lemongrass stalk , bottom 6 inches only, peeled and minced, tuscan kale, shredded, stemmed, prepared horseradish, tamari or soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, sesame seeds, toasted, cilantro, chopped

ground beef (lean is great, as you don tsp need to drain it), vegetable oil (or any oil you like), salt or 1 1/2 tsp no- brand, onion, chopped, pepper , to taste, garlic powder or 1/8 tsp garlic granules, thyme (ground basil also works), oregano (ground is best ), bay leaf (try to take them out before baking), mushroom soup , reduced fat works okay, diced tomatoes (the larger family size is good), minute rice, sharp cheddar cheese, reduced fat is good

boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 5oz each, without skin and boneless, vegetable oil, light soy sauce, chinese five spice powder, dried chinese mushrooms , soaked in hot water for 20 minutes and drained, garlic clove, finely chopped, fresh gingerroot, grated, bean sprouts, scallions, finely sliced, carrot, finely sliced, oyster sauce, chinese five spice powder, spring roll wrappers, cornstarch, water, peanut oil , for deep frying

white sugar, black bean sauce, chopped fresh parsley, minced green onions, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, dry sherry, sesame oil, vegetable oil, minced fresh ginger root, minced garlic, chinese five-spice powder, chicken tenders, wooden skewers , or as needed, soaked in water for 30 minutes

canola oil, fresh salmon fillet, skinless, cut into 2 pieces (not too thick or cooking time will increase), blackening spice , recipe follows, soy black beans, drained (available at health food and specialty stores), fresh spinach, cleaned, unsalted butter, sour cream, for garnish, kosher salt, paprika, dry thyme, ground black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, ground white pepper

grape seed oil, white onion thinly sliced, chinese five-spice powder, bok choy chopped, rice vermicelli noodles soaked in hot water for 5 minutes, top sirloin beef trimmed of visible fat and very thinly sliced, green onions thinly sliced, cilantro sprigs, sesame oil, low-sodium tamari soy sauce optional, sambal oelek or sriracha hot chile sauce optional

firm organic tofu, olive oil, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, chinese five spice powder, agave syrup, sesame seeds , for sprinkling over finished dish

squash or 1 small butternut or 1 small acorn , your favorite, minute brown rice, frozen mixed vegetables, vegetable stock cube (or chicken if you prefer), water or 2 cups white wine, approximately, pepper , to taste, chinese five spice powder , to taste