Turkey Chow Mein With Fresh Vegetables

By
Rhonda Parkinson
Rhonda Parkinson
Rhonda Parkinson is a freelance writer who has authored many cookbooks, including two Everything guides to Chinese cooking.
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Updated on 01/9/22
Turkey chow mein in a bowl

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 portions
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
446 Calories
19g Fat
32g Carbs
37g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 621mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 57mg 283%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 759mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Tired of turkey sandwiches? Originating in Northern China, Chow mein is a great way to serve leftover cooked turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. For more delicious fun, check out a few more Leftover Turkey Recipes.

Ingredients

For the Vegetables:

  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, cleaned and halved

  • 1 to 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped

  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts, rinsed and drained

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped, optional

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Noodles:

  • 2 cups noodles

  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil

  • 3 cups cooked turkey meat

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Turkey chow mein ingredients
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  2. Mix together sauce ingredients, whisking in cornstarch last.

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  3. Cook noodles according to package directions.

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  4. Heat a wok or frying pan over medium-high to high heat.

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  5. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. When oil is hot, add mushrooms and stir-fry for a minute.

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  6. Remove from pan, add more oil, and stir fry celery and red bell pepper.

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  7. Remove from pan, add more oil, and stir fry onion and garlic.

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  8. Add turkey to pan. Cook for a minute, then add other vegetables back into pan.

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  9. Stir in bean sprouts.

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  10. Add sauce.

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  11. Bring to a boil, add noodles, and mix everything together.

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