Vegetable Chow Mein

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 (6 oz.) pkgs. soba noodles4 T olive oil2 carrots, sliced diagonally1 crown of broccoli, florets removed1 medium onion, sliced3 stalks celery, sliced diagonally8 oz can sliced water chestnuts10 mushrooms, sliced1/2 napa cabbage, 1/4-inch slice4 scallions, 1-inch pieces2 cups cold water2 T lite soy sauce2 T corn starch2 tsp bouillon of choice (granules)1 1/2 tsp. hot chili sesame oilsalt & pepper, to taste
Directions
1.Cook soba noodles in boiling water for 3-5 minutes (do not overcook). Rinse under cold water and drain well. Pour back into cooking pot (off of heat).
2.Heat 2 T oil in large frying pan or wok over med-high heat. Add carrots and broccoli florets. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add water chestnuts and mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 T olive oil then add cabbage and scallions. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
3.While veggies cook, in a 2-cup measuring cup, add cold water, soy sauce, corn starch and bouillon. Whisk until blended well.
4.After veggies are done add corn starch mixture. Add hot chili sesame oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce thickens.
5.Pour veggie/sauce mixture over soba noodles and stir gently to combine. Enjoy!

Makes 8 (good-sized) servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RDASKALOS.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 163.6
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 357.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

Member Reviews
  • RACHAEL_BOCK
    I made many tweeks in this because we didn't have everything listed, however it was delicious! Thanks! - 11/3/11