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
Microwave-1,100 watt
Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
4 servings
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
- 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.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute sausage until browned, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan.
- 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.
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.
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