Description
Dragon Noodles are a vibrant stir-fry dish that combines chewy lo mein noodles with colorful vegetables and a sweet-savory sauce that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings laughter and joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup protein of choice (tofu, chicken, or shrimp), marinated
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions until tender yet slightly firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the noodles cook, chop bell peppers, julienne carrots, slice green onions (separating whites from greens), and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add sesame oil. Sauté minced garlic and white parts of green onions for about 30 seconds.
- Add bell peppers and carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- Incorporate cooked noodles along with soy sauce and chili garlic sauce; toss until well-coated.
- Remove from heat, plate, and top with green onion greens before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg