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Veggie Chow Mein

Veggie Chow Mein

93 Ratings
93 Ratings
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Veggie Chow Mein
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This noodle dish combines the crunch of fresh veggies with the flavors of onion, garlic, and soy sauce to create a delicious and easy stir fry. Make it a family favorite using your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces spaghetti noodles (or thin flat egg noodles)
  • 4 teaspoons oil
  • 1 onion (medium, finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup carrot (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup broccoli (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup bell pepper (green or red, finely chopped)
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce, reduced sodium

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Cook onion and garlic with oil in frying pan for 1 minute over medium/high heat.
  4. Add carrot, chicken bouillon, and pepper sauce. Stir.
  5. Add broccoli, celery, and bell pepper and continue to stir.
  6. Reduce heat to low and add noodles and soy sauce. Mix well over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

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Add other vegetables as desired. Top with chives.

Source:

University of Illinois, Extension Service.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (122g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 163
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 382 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 35 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 272 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 163
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 35 mg
Potassium 272 mg
Sodium 382 mg
Copper 116 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 78 mg
Selenium 18 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 166 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 36 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 28 mcg
Folate 104 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 14 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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