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10 Healthier Recipes Inspired By Chinese Takeout

By Jessica Starks

July 11, 2017

When you think of Chinese food, what typically comes to mind? While deep-fried spring rolls, sweet-and-sour chicken and fried rice are all staples of typical Chinese take-out, they tend to be full of excess sodium and calories – not ideal if you’re watching your waistline.

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But Chinese cuisine is so much more than the standard fried fare that’s delivered to your door. Below are 10 healthier, Chinese and Asian-inspired recipes that don’t skimp out on flavour.

Stir-Fried Ginger Shrimp

This shrimp stir-fry, compliments of My Recipes, clocks in at under 200 calories and has a whopping 23.8 grams of protein. Spicy, salty, and sweet all at the same time, this dish is an adventure for your tastebuds. Get the recipe

Lettuce Rolls

These simple, vegetarian rolls are easy to make and make excellent hor d’oeuvres. Consisting of nothing more than various vegetables and homemade dressing, these delicacies are under 100 calories and offer four grams of protein and fibre each. Get the recipe. 

Salmon With Spicy Coconut Sauce

Chock full of omega 3s, salmon is the key ingredient in this Asian-inspired recipe. Two other star ingredients are coconut milk and onion, which are not only heart-healthy, but provide a ton of flavour. In total, this meal takes less than an hour to prepare and is sure to please the entire family. Get the recipe 

Chicken Lo Mein

This recipe for chicken lo mein is perfect if you’re craving classic Chinese take-out, without all that heavy sauce or MSG. Although this recipe requires an amount of preparation time, construction is easy and much more healthy than any regular restaurant order. Get the recipe 

Tomato Egg Noodle Soup

Who doesn’t love a good, filling, noodle soup? This delectable dish is so, it only requires seven ingredients. It’s not heavy on the salt or soy sauce, which makes this meal ideal if you’re watching your sodium intake. Get the recipe 

Bok Choy With Hoisin Sauce

The Fitness Gourmet has managed to cure all of our health woes by finding a way to keep the delicious taste of our beloved hoisin sauce with this healthier, homemade alternative. Get the recipe 

Daikon And Carrot Soup

This soup recipe comes from The Steamy Kitchen and is a wonderful recipe for someone who is trying to get over a cold. The soup has ginger, carrot, scallops, shrimp, and more healthy and filling ingredients in it. Overall, the soup only takes about an hour to make. Get the recipe

Kung Pao Tofu

This Chinese takeout staple has a fresh new twist, thanks to Delish! The vegetarian spin on the classic dish utilizes tofu in place of meat while packing on the protein. Get the recipe 

Lucky Chinese Soup

The tofu and shitake mushrooms give off the feel of having a meaty soup without all of the calories, so don’t feel guilty if you want to go back for seconds. Cooking only takes about 20 minutes, making this soup ideal when you are looking for a meal in a hurry. Get the recipe 

Pineapple Fried Rice

This fried rice recipe offers a sweet-and-sour element, but with a healthy and delicious twist. The combination of sweet, caramelized pineapple with Thai spices will make you a believer. Get the recipe