Weeknight Chow Mein Recipe

Name: Weeknight Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 8 -12 ounces Chinese cabbage, shredded; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce (or to taste); 1 1 lb pork or 1 lb shrimp; 1/2 onion, sliced thinly; 4 ounces Chinese pea pods, slivered; 1/2 red bell pepper, slivered; 1 small zucchini, slivered; 1 carrot, slivered; 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; lime wedge, to garnish

Servings: persons

8 -12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
8 -12 ounces Chinese cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce (or to taste)
1 1 lb pork or 1 lb shrimp
1/2 onion, sliced thinly
4 ounces Chinese pea pods, slivered
1/2 red bell pepper, slivered
1 small zucchini, slivered
1 carrot, slivered
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
lime wedge, to garnish

1
Cook spaghetti in boiling water as directed. Drain in colander, sprinkle with 1 t. peanut oil to keep from sticking, and let set.
2
Slice chicken or pork into thin strips. Peel shrimp. A single meat, or a combo work fine in this recipe.
3
Heat 1 T. peanut oil in wok. Stir-fry cabbage until hot-crisp. Dump on top of spaghetti in colander and let set. (any moisture coming off the cabbage will drain, keeping your chow mein from getting soggy).
4
Heat 2 T. peanut oil in wok. Add sesame oil, ginger, chili sauce, meat or shrimp. Stir-fry until meat is almost done.
5
Add remaining veges and continue stir-frying until veges are hot-crisp and meat is done.
6
Add oyster sauce and stir to coat. Add cabbage and spaghetti and combine thoroughly.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, 1 teaspoon peanut oil, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 8 -12 ounces Chinese cabbage, shredded, and more.

Yes, Weeknight Chow Mein falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Weeknight Chow Mein

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Variations & substitutions

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