Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein
Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein pairs springy noodles with juicy ground turkey, snap peas, and crunchy water chestnuts in a soy-sesame glaze. Subtle heat from red pepper flakes and aromatic garlic-onion notes make it balanced and satisfying. Serve it for a quick family dinner or a casual gathering when you want takeout-style flavor in one pan.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook the noodles, stirring now and then, until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- 2
Heat the remaining sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the turkey, onion, and garlic to the hot oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the ground turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain the excess grease and return everything to the pan.
- 3
Pour in the chicken broth, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and onion soup mix. Stir until well combined. Add the celery, snap peas, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the noodles and bean sprouts to the pan. Stir to combine and serve right away, topped with red pepper flakes.
- Calories 430.29 kcal High 22%
- Protein 18.94 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 79.69 g 29%
- Total Fat 6.93 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.08 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.24 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 2449.26 mg High 106%
- Dietary Fiber 11.59 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 11.11 g --
- Added Sugars 1.43 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 175.45 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 5.56 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 1548.77 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 206.1 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 41.88 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 430.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein healthy?
- Weeknight Ground Turkey Lo Mein has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 430.29 calories and 18.94 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2449.26 mg (106% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.08 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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