Edamame Lo Mein
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EatingWell
This is not the greasy Lo Mein of your favorite Chinese take-out, it tastes even better. Plus you get plenty of nutrients with the addition of edamame, a great vegetarian protein source. Make it a Meal: Fruit sorbet and sesame cookies are a perfect ending.
Servings:
4 servings, 2 cups each
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Ingredients
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8 ounceswhole-wheat spaghettisee savings
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2 cupsfrozen edamame, (shelled soybeans)see savings
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4scallions, thinly slicedsee savings
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1/4 cupoyster sauce , or vegetarian "oyster" saucesee savings
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1/4 cuprice-wine vinegarsee savings
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3 tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy saucesee savings
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2 teaspoonssugarsee savings
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2 teaspoonstoasted sesame oilsee savings
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1/8 teaspooncrushed red peppersee savings
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2 tablespoonscanola oilsee savings
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2medium carrots, cut into matchstickssee savings
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2small red bell peppers, cut into matchstickssee savings
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Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and edamame and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
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Meanwhile, whisk scallions, oyster sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
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Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add carrots and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pasta and edamame. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is crispy in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sauce and stir to combine.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 417, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Sodium 569 mg, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 18 g, Potassium 310 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 140%, Vitamin C 130%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 3.5, Vegetable 1, Lean Meat 1, Fat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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