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Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein

Name: Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds); 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced; 2-1/2 cups julienned carrots; 2-1/2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Reduced-sodium soy sauce and Sriracha chili sauce, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

My colorful Lo Mein is a lighter version of the classic Chinese dish that everyone at our table loves. Try it with a squirt of Sriracha. —Loanne Chiu, Fort Worth, Texas

Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced
2-1/2 cups julienned carrots
2-1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Reduced-sodium soy sauce and Sriracha chili sauce, optional

Directions

Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork.
In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute sausage until browned, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan.
In same pan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots and cabbage until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Add squash, sausage and remaining oil; toss and heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with soy sauce and chili sauce.

Microwave-1,100 watt

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 316 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 731mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.