Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein

Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein

Takeout Makeover! I decided to tackle a take out favorite and modify it to get rid of the normal sugar laden teriyaki sauce. This version is lower in calories, fat and sodium and comes together in less than 30 minutes.  So next time you consider reaching for a takeout menu, stop and throw this simple recipe together.  

Ingredients:

• 1 package brown rice lo mein noodles
• 1 lb cooked Shrimp (or 1 pound cooked chicken breast)
• 1 bag frozen broccoli, steam fresh bag

Sauce Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 ginger root; grated
• 1/2 c. coconut aminos
• 1/4 c water 
• 1/4 cup agave syrup
• 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 ginger root; grated
• 1 tsp sriracha

Directions:

1. Whisk sauce ingredients together in bowl and set aside.
2. Put Broccoli in the microwave according to directions.
3. In large skillet on medium heat add sauce and bring to boil then reduce to simmer.  
4. Cook noodles according to package directions
5. Add shrimp to sauce and cook to warm
6. Add cooked noodles and broccoli and toss together with sauce.
7. Enjoy!!

1 Serving = 1 cup

Fix counts: 1 Yellow, 1 Green, 1 Red, 1 Orange