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Veggie Chow Mein

Veggie Chow Mein in a bowl
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 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup green or red bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

Directions

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

Notes

Add other vegetables as desired. Top with chives.

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Source:

University of Illinois Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 195
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 180 mg
Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 39 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 292 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 195
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 39 mg
Potassium 292 mg
Sodium 180 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 89 mg
Selenium 22 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 164 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 33 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 31 mcg
Folate 123 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 17 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups
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