Easy Beef Lo Mein - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Easy Beef Lo Mein is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 1/2 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, chilled
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, divided
- 2 large garlic cloves, pressed with a garlic press or finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced, divided
- 8 ounces snow peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4"-thick strips
Instructions
- Cook noodles in a medium pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water; set aside.
- Meanwhile, whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey together in a medium bowl.
- Slice beef against the grain as thinly as possible. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large wok or skillet over high. Add beef and cook, tossing often, until medium-rare, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in same skillet over high. Cook garlic, ginger, and half of the scallions, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add peas and bell pepper and cook until vegetables are softened, about 1 minute. Add oyster sauce mixture and reserved noodles and cook, tossing with tongs, until everything is coated and sauce thickens slightly, 1 –2 minutes more. Add beef and stir to combine.
- Divide among plates and top with remaining scallions and black pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Easy Beef Lo Mein recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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