Description
A quick and delicious stir-fry recipe featuring chow mein noodles, fresh vegetables, and your choice of protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chow mein noodles
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup cooked chicken or tofu (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice all vegetables and optional protein; set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a little oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Cook chicken or tofu until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add carrots, snow peas, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Return noodles and protein to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry for 2 more minutes until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle green onions, toss one last time, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu instead of chicken.
- Feel free to add more vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg