Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022
My colorful Lo Mein is a lighter version of the classic Chinese dish that everyone at our table loves. Try it with a squirt of Sriracha. —Loanne Chiu, Fort Worth, Texas
Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced
  • 2-1/2 cups julienned carrots
  • 2-1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Reduced-sodium soy sauce and Sriracha chili sauce, optional

Directions

  1. Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute sausage until browned, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan.
  3. In same pan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots and cabbage until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Add squash, sausage and remaining oil; toss and heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with soy sauce and chili sauce.
Microwave-1,100 watt
This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 266 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.