Description
Indulge in a flavorful and protein-packed meal with these High Protein Mongolian Noodles. A delicious fusion of Asian-inspired flavors combined with high-protein noodles and lean ground turkey or chicken, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for a hearty and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 ounces high-protein noodles (like edamame or chickpea noodles)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or more hoisin for vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Garnish:
- sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the high-protein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant. Add ground turkey or chicken, cook until browned. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry, stir until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked noodles, carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet. Toss together until heated through and coated in sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- To make it vegetarian, omit the meat and use tofu or tempeh instead.
- You can also use whole wheat spaghetti or ramen-style noodles if preferred.
- Add broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
