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Spinach and Mushroom Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 8 oz. soba noodles (or dry spaghetti, make sure 100% buckwheat for GF)
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 green onions, sliced
• 4 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 6 cups spinach
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 3 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce (more if needed)
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 2 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 tsp. Asian garlic chili paste (or Sriracha, adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Cook the soba noodles according to package directions. Stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and chili garlic paste to create the sauce for the lo mein.

2. Heat the coconut oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic, green onions, mushroom, and red pepper. Cook for 4-6 minutes until peppers are tender. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if anything starts to burn. Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.

3. Add the noodles to the pan along with the sauce. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.

Low Carb Chicken Lo Mein with Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 3 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups snow peas
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti squash using your preferred method. To quickly cook the squash, pierce it all over with a knife as if you were cooking a potato. Then place on a microwave safe plate for ten minutes. Feel it to see if you can squeeze it easily. If not, continue to cook in 30 second increments until it is very tender. Let cool and then cut in half and shred the spaghetti squash. Set aside. You can also roast it.

2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tsp. oil to a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink. Set aside.

3. Add 1 tsp. of oil along with the carrots and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

4. Add the remaining vegetables. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.

5. Add the chicken, oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, and chili paste if using. Cook for 1 minute.

6. Toss together all the ingredients. Taste and season with extra soy sauce if needed.