Cabbage Lo Mein

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Jam-packed with a colorful medley of vegetables, this classic noodle dish relies on a bold sesame-soy sauce to tie all the flavors and textures together.

Prep Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles

  • 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 5 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups small broccoli florets (about 1 large crown)

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 cup snow peas, halved

  • 4 ½ cups thinly sliced napa cabbage (1/2 head)

  • ¾ cup unsalted chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. Combine 2 tablespoons sesame oil, soy sauce and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat, and set aside.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles in the boiling water according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and toss with the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil and chile-garlic sauce. Set aside.

  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add mushrooms and cook until juices are released and the mushrooms are golden and tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger and scallions and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl.

  4. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and snow peas. Cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cook until wilted, 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the mushroom mixture.

  5. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the reserved chicken, leaving the sauce in the bowl. Sauté the chicken until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, add broth and cornstarch to the reserved sauce and whisk to combine. Add the sauce to the pan with the chicken; simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

  6. Add the vegetable mixture to the pan and toss to combine. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the bowl with the noodles and toss to combine.

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Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414 Calories
23g Fat
27g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 26g 52%
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Vitamin A 3127IU 63%
Vitamin C 95mg 105%
Folate 112mcg 28%
Sodium 552mg 24%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 54mg 13%
Potassium 769mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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