Low Carb Panda Express Style Chow Mein
Craving the savory, stir-fried flavors of classic chow mein but looking to keep it low-carb? This Low Carb Panda Express Style Chow Mein is the perfect solution! Made with zucchini noodles (zoodles) instead of traditional wheat-based noodles, this recipe is light, fresh, and packed with vibrant veggies like cabbage, celery, and onions. Infused with the bold umami flavors of soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger, it's a quick and healthy alternative to your favorite takeout. Ready in just 30 minutes, this satisfying dish is perfect for keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets—without compromising on taste. Garnished with crunchy green onions for extra flair, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that's as quick to whip up as it is to disappear from your plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, thinly sliced onion
- 2 stalks, sliced diagonally celery
- 2 cups, shredded cabbage
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Use a spiralizer to create zoodles from the zucchinis. Set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced onion and celery to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the shredded cabbage to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes, until the cabbage softens slightly.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Increase heat to high, then add the zoodles to the pan along with the soy sauce mixture. Toss everything together to ensure the zoodles are well-coated in the sauce.
Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the zoodles are just tender but still have a bite.
Season with black pepper and garnish with sliced green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb chow mein!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9684 mg | 421% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2638 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
