Lo mein - the meal prep manual

Step 1

Prepare the noodles according to the instructions on the package.

Step 2

Add some oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Add in the turkey and cook it until it has browned. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Wash and prepare all of your vegetables. Cut your red pepper, onion, and mushrooms into thin slices so they cook quickly. Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons out of your carrots. You'll want to do all of this prep work before you start cooking them, the cooking process goes fast.

Step 4

In a large pot, add some oil and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they have begun to develop color.

Step 5

Add in the coleslaw mix. Stir and cook for a minute or two.

Step 6

Make room in the pot and add the red pepper to the pot. Allow them to develop a bit of color then add in the shredded carrots and stir. Continue to cook until the vegetables have softened.

Step 7

Stir in the spinach and allow it to wilt.

Step 8

For the mushrooms I prefer to cook them separately so they can develop color. If you are feeling lazy you can throw them in at any point of the cooking process. I like to add them to a dry skillet over medium heat, salt them, and cook them until they have browned. Add them to the pot with the other vegetables.

Step 9

Mix all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

Step 10

Drain the water from the noodles and add them to a skillet with the sauce. You just want to toss the noodles with the sauce so they are evenly coated.

Step 11

Add the noodles and turkey to the large pot with the vegetables. Stir to incorporate and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Step 12

This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your ingredients evenly 5 ways.