Soy-Free Panda Express Style Chow Mein
Recreate the beloved flavors of Panda Express with a healthier twist in this Soy-Free Panda Express Style Chow Mein recipe! Perfect for individuals avoiding soy, this dish swaps traditional soy-based sauces with a light, savory blend of vegetable broth, rice vinegar, and aromatic seasonings. Packed with crisp shredded green cabbage, celery, and julienned carrots, and tossed with soy-free rice noodles, this meal is both vibrant and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick, family-friendly option full of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Garnished with fragrant green onions, this chow mein delivers restaurant-quality taste in every bite—without the allergens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup Celery, thinly sliced
- 1 large Carrot, julienned
- 14 ounces Cooked chow mein noodles (use soy-free rice noodles for soy-free diet)
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shredded cabbage, sliced celery, and julienned carrots to the pan. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the skillet, tossing them with the vegetables.
Pour in the broth, rice vinegar, salt, and white pepper over the noodle mixture. Stir well to combine and coat everything evenly.
Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and the flavors have melded.
Finally, sprinkle the chopped green onions over the chow mein and give it one last toss.
Serve immediately and enjoy your soy-free Panda Express style chow mein!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3074 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1303 mg | 28% | |
*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.
