Edamame Lo Mein

(from fearama’s recipe box)

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 2 people

Categories: Asian, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 1 cups frozen edamame, (shelled soybeans)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/8 cup oyster sauce, or vegetarian “oyster” sauce
  • 1/8 cup rice-wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/16 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 small red bell peppers, cut into matchsticks

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  2. Add spaghetti and edamame and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk scallions, oyster sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.

  4. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.

  5. Add carrots and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

  6. Add the pasta and edamame. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is crispy in spots, 1 to 2 minutes.

  7. Add the sauce and stir to combine.

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