Lo Mein Meal Prep
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Cuisine
Asian
Lo Mein Meal Prep
Description
This Lo Mein Meal Prep recipe uses whole wheat spaghetti as the base for a vegetable-rich stir-fry. Garlic, cremini mushrooms, julienned red bell pepper and carrot, snow peas, and chopped baby spinach are quickly cooked until just tender yet still vibrant, preserving texture and nutrients.
The sauce combines soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, honey, and sesame oil, with optional sriracha for heat, coating the noodles and vegetables evenly. The ingredients meld into a balanced harmony of savory, mildly sweet, and nutty flavors enhanced by the sesame seeds garnish. Cooking the sauce separately before combining helps achieve consistent seasoning.
Portioned into meal prep containers, this dish keeps well and offers a convenient, vegetable-forward option for lunches or dinners. It pairs easily with other proteins or can stand alone as a filling vegetarian-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 cups baby spinach chopped
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or more, to taste, reduced sodium
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sriracha optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame oil, and Sriracha, if using; set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in snow peas and spinach until the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in spaghetti and soy sauce mixture, and gently toss to combine.
- Place into meal prep containers, garnished with sesame seeds, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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