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easy asian dinner carrot and asparagus chow mein noodles recipe

Easy Carrot Asparagus Chow Mein Noodles Recipe

This is a quick and a healthy Asian dinner ready in under 30 minutes. This healthy chow mein recipe brings together the best of both worlds: classic, bouncy chow mein noodles and crisp, colorful veggies.
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Course: brunch, Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Noodle, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: asparagus, chow mein, easy, noodles, stir fry
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 378kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz chow mein noodles
  • ½ cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any high-heat oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • salt and pepper - to taste

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegan oyster sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Cook the noodles

  • Boil chow mein noodles for a maximum of 3 minutes (or according to package instructions). Drain immediately and set aside.
    8 oz chow mein noodles
    chow mein noodles in strainer

Cook the vegetables

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the julienned carrots and asparagus. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables look glossy and bright but still have a firm, crisp bite. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
    ½ cup carrots, 1 cup asparagus, 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    stir fry veggies

Sear the noodles

  • In the same skillet, add the drained chow mein noodles. Let them sit undisturbed for 1 minute to crisp slightly on the bottom.
  • Add sesame oil and separate
    1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Pour the sesame oil over the noodles. Slowly and gently begin to toss and lift the noodles to separate them, allowing the oil to coat them evenly.

Add the sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss well to coat.
    1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    pour sauce over chow mein noodles

Add vegetables back in

  • Return the cooked carrots and asparagus to the skillet. Toss everything together until fully combined and heated through.
    salt and pepper - to taste
    toss vegetables in chow mein

Serve immediately

  • Serve hot as a standalone meal or as a side dish to your favorite protein or tofu.
    easy carrot and asparagus chow mein noodles recipe

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Carrot Asparagus Chow Mein Noodles Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
378
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
844
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
185
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
3902
IU
78
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.