This lightened-up pork lo mein is even better than take-out.

Make your owntakeout-inspired dinner!

It’s also highly adaptable, allowing you to substitute ingredients based on what you have on hand.

Healthy Pork Lo Mein

Credit: Kritsada Panichgul

Cut meat into thin bite-size strips.

In a medium bowl combine meat, sesame seeds, ginger, and garlic; set aside.

Cook noodles in boiling, lightly salted water according to package directions;* drain.

Rinse with cold water; drain again.

Cook Vegetables

Coat a large skillet or wok with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium-high heat.

Add celery and sweet pepper; cook and stir for 4 minutes.

Add bok choy, bamboo shoots, and green onions; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

Remove vegetables from skillet.

Assemble Dish

Add sesame oil to skillet; add meat mixture.

Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in center.

Push from center of skillet.

Stir sauce; add to center of skillet.

Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Add cooked noodles and vegetables; stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce.

Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until heated through.

it’s possible for you to also reheat small portions in the microwave.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.