Szechuan-Style Lo Mein Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz vermicelli or 8 oz thin spaghetti, broken in half
4 tbsp dark sesame oil (divided , 3-1)
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes , i used less (optional)
2 cups sliced bok choy or 2 cups swiss chard
1 red bell pepper , cut into short, thin strips
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 green onions, cut diagonally , 3/4-inch pieces
4 oz water chestnuts, sliced diagonally , 1/2-inch slices (i used la choy)
4 oz sliced fresh large mushrooms
1 (6 oz) package canadian bacon , slices cut into strips or 1 (6 oz) package turkey bacon, already cooked & crispy, broken into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional) or 1/4 cup peanuts , i used cashews (optional)

Directions:

Cook vermicelli according to pkg directions; drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
Keep warm and set aside.
Meanwhile heat remaining oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
Add ginger,garlic and pepper flakes;stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Add bok choy, bell pepper,and mushrooms; stir-fry 4 minutes.
Add broth and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
Add green onions; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in vermicelli, water chestnuts and Canadian bacon, if using, or turkey bacon pieces; heat through.
Transfer to 4 or 5 shallow bowls; top with cilantro or parsley, and, if desired, peanuts or cashews.
Serve with hot fluffy white or brown rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	373.43 Kcal (1563 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.57g	25%
Cholesterol	3.29mg	1%
Sodium	1071.29mg	45%
Potassium	318.37mg	7%
Total Carbs	49.97g	17%
Sugars	10.79g	43%
Dietary Fiber	4.63g	19%
Protein	7.56g	15%
Vitamin C	66.8mg	111%
Vitamin A	5.3mg	177%
Iron	120.4mg	669%
Calcium	151.7mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.06 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.28g	25%
Cholesterol	1.05mg	1%
Sodium	341.57mg	45%
Potassium	101.51mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.93g	17%
Sugars	3.44g	43%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	19%
Protein	2.41g	15%
Vitamin C	21.3mg	111%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	177%
Iron	38.4mg	669%
Calcium	48.4mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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