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Chinese Restaurant Copy-cat Chow Mein (Paleo)

Author: Julie

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • 1/2 Cup coconut aminos
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 3 Green Onions
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • Dash of sea salt

FOR THE CHOW-MEIN:

  • 1.5 Tbsp ghee or avocado oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Small onion sliced
  • 3/4 Cups of chopped celery about 3 stalks
  • 3 Cups of cabbage
  • 1 spaghetti squash cooked "noodles"
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Bake spaghetti squash at 350 F for 45 min. (Time depends on size). Once it is done, using a fork, scoop the strands out. Set aside. Tip: make the squash ahead of time to save some time!
  • In a jar, combine coconut aminos and the rest of the sauce ingredients. Cover and set aside.
  • Prepare all the vegetables.
  • Heat ghee or oil in a wok or skillet.
  • Throw in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the onion and celery and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the cabbage, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Throw in the noodles form spaghetti squash.
  • Finally, add the sauce and sea salt, cook for a few more minutes.

Notes

Exclude sugar to make this recipe Whole30 compliant!