Sesame Pork Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked lo mein noodles or vermicelli
• 6 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon bottled minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
• 12 ounces pork tenderloin, trimmed and sliced into thin strips
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• Cooking spray
• 3/4 cup snow peas, halved crosswise
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 cup diagonally cut green onions

Preparation

1. Prepare the noodles according to package directions; drain.
2. Combine sherry and the next 6 ingredients (through red pepper) in a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and pork; toss to coat.
3. Combine broth and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk.
4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork mixture to pan, and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove pork using a slotted spoon. Add peas, carrot, and mushrooms to pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in noodles, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, pork, and sesame seeds. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately.