Vegetarian Lo Mein

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
• 2 cups frozen edamame (shelled soybeans)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 2 small red bell peppers, cut into matchsticks

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil. add spaghetti and cook, according to package directions. meanwhile, place frozen edamame in colander in sink. drain pasta into colander, over edamame.
• 2 meanwhile, whisk scallions, oyster sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
• 3 heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. add carrots and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. add the pasta and edamame. cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is crispy in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. add the sauce and stir to combine.