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Vegetable Lo Mein

Restaurant-style lo mein has far too much fat to be considered healthy, so make this lower-fat version instead.

Courses: Main Course
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 237mlLow-sodium chicken broth - plus
2 tablespoons 30mlLow-sodium chicken broth
2   Garlic cloves - minced
1/4 cup 23g / 0.8ozMinced scallions
2 teaspoons 10mlGrated fresh ginger
2   Carrots - peeled, and
  Cut into 1/4" slices
3   Celery stalks - cut on the diagonal
  Into 1/4" slices
1/2 cup 118mlSliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups 219g / 7.7ozBrocolli florets
2 tablespoons 30mlDry sherry
1 tablespoon 15mlLite soy sauce
1 teaspoon 5mlSesame oil
1 tablespoon 15mlCornstarch
1/2 lb 227g / 8ozCooked thin spaghetti noodles

Recipe Instructions

In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoon of broth. Add garlic, scallions, and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

Add carrots, celery, and mushrooms an stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add brocolli and 1/2 cup of broth, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of broth with sherry, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Add cornstarch and mix well.

Remove cover, and add cornstarch mixture. Cook for 1 minute more, until mixture thickens. Toss in cooked noodles and mix well. Serve.

This recipe yields 8 servings. Serving size: 1 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 92; Calories from Fat 11; Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 128mg; Carbohydrates 17g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 3g; Protein 3g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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