Turkey Chow Mein

Name: Turkey Chow Mein
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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

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!

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.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 353 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

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