Chow Mein #1 – Vegetables

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A quick, vibrant stir-fry packed with crisp-tender veggies and aromatic ginger notes
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This dish is a celebration of fresh, crunchy vegetables tossed in a hot wok for maximum flavor and texture. It highlights the natural sweetness of carrots and snow peas alongside the earthy depth of mushrooms and spinach. The addition of fresh ginger and garlic provides a warm, aromatic backbone, while cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a light lunch, this vegan-friendly meal comes together in minutes. It’s an easy, satisfying way to get your daily greens without sacrificing taste, making it a reliable favorite for busy evenings.

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Chow Mein #1 – Vegetables

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 58.9

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This dish is a celebration of fresh, crunchy vegetables tossed in a hot wok for maximum flavor and texture. It highlights the natural sweetness of carrots and snow peas alongside the earthy depth of mushrooms and spinach. The addition of fresh ginger and garlic provides a warm, aromatic backbone, while cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a light lunch, this vegan-friendly meal comes together in minutes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, satisfying way to get your daily greens without sacrificing taste, making it a reliable favorite for busy evenings.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the thinly sliced ginger root to the hot oil and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove and discard the ginger.
  3. Add the sliced carrot and chunked onion to the hot oil and stir-fry for 1 minute until slightly softened.
  4. Add the trimmed asparagus spears, chunked napa cabbage, and snow peas, and cook for another minute.
  5. Toss in the quartered button mushrooms, coarsely cut spinach, bean sprouts, chunked yellow squash, and chunked zucchini.
  6. Stir-fry the mixture for 3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the spinach has wilted.
  7. Add the thinly sliced garlic and toss quickly for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the finely chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 58.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 18.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 1.5g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chow mein, stir fry, vegetables, vegan, asparagus, ginger, garlic, napa cabbage, snow peas, quick dinner, wok, healthy, asian inspired, spinach, bean sprouts, zucchini, gluten free option, low calorie
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