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Turkey Chow Mein Recipe

Turkey dinner gets an Asian twist in this tasty recipe from our Test Kitchen. Fresh vegetables combine with tender turkey to create a nutritious and hearty entree that’s sure to please!

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Diabetic Friendly

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Turkey Chow Mein Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup water, divided
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 cup hot cooked rice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry celery and onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add cabbage and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder and remaining water; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups chow mein with 1/2 cup rice equals 353 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 659 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Turkey Chow Mein in Light & Tasty October/November 2007, p37