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Cooking at Home - Veggie Chow Mein

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Close up of a plate of vegetable chow mein

Makes: 6 servings

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 cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup carrots (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon, low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup broccoli (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup bell peppers (green or red, finely chopped)
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce, reduced sodium

Directions

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

Notes

Add other vegetables as desired. Top with chives.

Source: University of Illinois Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (122g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories164
Total Fat4 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium189 mg
Carbohydrates27 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein5 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium35 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium269 mg