Learn how to make chow mien noodles recipe at home, in a healthy and low calorie way. This healthy Chinese Chow Mein Recipe is under 300 calories and makes a wonderful meal. We’ve even included protein “add in’s” for all diets, so you can boost the nutrition and stay full longer.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 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
Low Calorie Chow Mein Noodle
Healthy Chow Mein Noodle 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 Noodle
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Ingredients
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.
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Super yummy! I added some shredded carrot for a little color.