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Lentil Lo Mein

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

Take out is overrated especially with this recipe in your back pocket! Lentils add texture and pack a punch of nutrition in this go-to comfort food. Say goodbye to waiting for delivery and hello to fabulous convenience and fibre!

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    3/4 cup (175 mL) green lentils

    1/4 lb (113 g) uncooked spaghetti or lo Mein noodles

    4 garlic cloves, minced

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) grated ginger

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) sesame seeds

    3 cups (750 mL) broccoli florets

    1 carrot, peeled and grated

    1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) reduced-sodium soy sauce

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) oyster sauce

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey

    1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil

    1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced green onion (garnish)


Directions

  1. In a wok or large saucepot, combine lentils with 2 1/4 cups (625 mL) water. Cover tightly with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender, but not falling apart.
  2. While lentils are cooking, cook noodles as directed on the package until tender. Drain and reserve.
  3. When lentils are tender, toss in garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, broccoli, carrot, and red pepper along with 1/4 cup (60 mL) of water. Cook for 5 minutes covered.
  4. Stir in cooked pasta, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil and combine thoroughly. Cook for another 2 minutes or until everything is hot.
  5. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Quick tip: Toss in sambal chili sauce to intensify the flavour and to introduce spice.


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 290
  • Total Fat 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 10 mg
  • Carbohydrates 54 g
  • Dietary Fibre 12 g
  • Sugar 18 g
  • Protein 16 g
  • Sodium 760 mg
  • Potassium 455 mg
  • Folate 25 mcg