Low Calorie High Protein Chow Mein

This Low Calorie Chow Mein is just 291 calories and has over 18g of protein per serving (before you add any meat!). I’ve also included more protein add-ins so you can boost the protein even more!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• ¼ cup oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 10- ounces Yakisoba noodles, Udon Noodles, or whole wheat spaghetti
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• Olive oil spray
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 celery stalks
• 4 baby bok choy

Low Calorie High Protein Chow Mein

Healthy Chow Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: I love to meal prep this healthy recipe! I make it ahead of time (often for dinner- then store the leftovers as meal prep dinners) and move to either individual meal prep containers, or family sized containers.
Storage: Will hold for 5 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Low Calorie Chow Mein Recipe

Low Calorie High Protein Chow Mein

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This low calorie homemade Chow Mein recipe is just 291 calories and so yummy!

We've included some "protein add ins" so you can learn how to make Chow Mein noodles recipe at home, while saving money and calories.

This healthy recipe for Chow Mein tastes just as good as take out and can be made in under 30 minutes, start to finish!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 5 servings

Calories 291 kcal

Ingredients

 

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Homemade Chow Mein Recipe:

• ¼ cup oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 10- ounces Yakisoba noodles, Udon Noodles, or whole wheat spaghetti
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• Olive oil spray
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 4 celery stalks sliced
• 4 baby bok choy chopped

Optional Protein Add Ins:

• 1 cup firm tofu cubed
• 1 cup sliced chicken breast
• 1 cup sliced steak
• 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions

 

• Cook the noodles according to the direction on package. (Takes about 20 minutes total, this can be done ahead of time.)
• In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and Sriracha and set aside to marinate.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Spray with olive oil and add in the onion, celery and bok choy. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until starting to soften.
• Add noodles and cook for 3 more minutes
• Stir in the chow mein sauce, remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 59.3gProtein: 18.7gFat: 1.9gSaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1172mgPotassium: 1897mgFiber: 7.1gSugar: 8.2gCalcium: 737mgIron: 7mg

Keyword Main Course, noodles, Side Dish, vegetarian

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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers. 

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.

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