SPAGHETTI SQUASH LO MEIN

Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein image

My colorful Lo Mein is a lighter version of the classic Chinese dish that everyone at our table loves. Try it with a squirt of Sriracha. -Loanne Chiu, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced
2-1/2 cups julienned carrots
2-1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Reduced-sodium soy sauce and Sriracha chili sauce, optional

Steps:

Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork., In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute sausage until browned, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots and cabbage until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Add squash, sausage and remaining oil; toss and heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with soy sauce and chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges