Edamame Lo Mein
Recipe courtesy EatingWell.com
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.

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
2 cups frozen edamame (shelled soybeans)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup oyster sauce or vegetarian "oyster" sauce
1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
2 small red bell peppers, cut into matchsticks

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.

Meanwhile, whisk scallions, oyster sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.

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
Nutritional Analysis Per serving Calories 417
Carbohydrate Servings 3 Carbohydrates 60 g
Protein 18 g Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 1 g Cholesterol 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g Dietary Fiber 13 g
Sodium 569 mg Potassium 310 mg
Exchanges 3 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 2 fat Nutrition Bonus Vitamin A (140% daily value), Vitamin C (130% dv), Iron (20% dv), Magnesium (16% dv).

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30
CookTime: 10
Yield: 4 servings, 2 cups each
User Rating 5 Stars

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