How to Make Easy Ground Turkey Lo Mein - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lo Mein is a classic Chinese dish that is known for its delicious combination of noodles, vegetables, and protein. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. This recipe for Easy Ground Turkey Lo Mein takes all of the traditional flavors of Lo Mein and simplifies them for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it uses ground turkey instead of the more traditional pork or chicken. This not only makes th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package dried lo mein noodles
  • 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 3 cups chopped celery, 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh mung bean sprouts
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook noodles, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  • Heat remaining sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, and garlic to the hot oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until ground turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease and return to the pan.
  • Pour in chicken broth, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and onion soup mix. Stir until well combined. Add celery, snap peas, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add noodles and bean sprouts to the pan. Stir to combine and serve immediately, topped with red pepper flakes.
  • Nutrition

    497 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 1612mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 774mg