Chow Mein

This Gluten-Free Chow Mein features stir-fried rice noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, making it a quick and satisfying lunch option. It's a colorful dish that bursts with flavors, perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Snow peas - 100 grams, trimmed
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper to the skillet, stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Add the snow peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Toss in the cooked rice noodles and pour in the gluten-free soy sauce and sesame oil.
7. Stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables.
• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.

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