Turkey Chow Mein Recipe With Fresh Vegetables

Name: Turkey Chow Mein With Fresh Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: For the Vegetables:; 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cleaned, and cut in half); 1 to 2 stalks celery (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 red bell pepper (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1/2 red onion (peeled and chopped); 1 cup mung bean sprouts (rinsed and drained); Optional: 1 clove garlic (chopped); For the Sauce:; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; For the Noodles:; 2 cups noodles; 3 to 4 tablespoons cooking oil (for stir-frying, as needed) divided; 3 cups cooked turkey meat; Salt to taste; pepper (to taste)

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Yield: 4 portions

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Tired of turkey sandwiches? Originating in Northern China, Chow mein is a great way to serve leftover cooked turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. For more delicious fun, check out a few more Leftover Turkey Recipes.

For the Vegetables:

2 cups fresh mushrooms, cleaned and halved
1 to 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup mung bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic, chopped, optional

For the Sauce:

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Noodles:

2 cups noodles
4 tablespoons cooking oil
3 cups cooked turkey meat
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Gather the ingredients.

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Mix together sauce ingredients, whisking in cornstarch last.

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Cook noodles according to package directions.

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Heat a wok or frying pan over medium-high to high heat.

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Add 1 tablespoon of oil. When oil is hot, add mushrooms and stir-fry for a minute.

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Remove from pan, add more oil, and stir fry celery and red bell pepper.

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Remove from pan, add more oil, and stir fry onion and garlic.

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Add turkey to pan. Cook for a minute, then add other vegetables back into pan.

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Stir in bean sprouts.

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Add sauce.

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Bring to a boil, add noodles, and mix everything together.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
446	Calories
19g	Fat
32g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	446
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 102mg	34%
Sodium 621mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 57mg	283%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 759mg	16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.