Heart-Healthy Fried Bee Hoon

Delight in a wholesome twist on a classic dish with our Heart-Healthy Fried Bee Hoon! This nutritious recipe swaps traditional noodles for brown rice vermicelli, boosting fiber and maintaining a low glycemic index. Vibrant stir-fried veggies like carrots, red bell peppers, and cabbage pair beautifully with shredded, lean chicken breast for a protein-packed meal. Flavored with low-sodium soy sauce, a touch of sesame oil, and fragrant garlic, this dish brings bold umami notes while staying heart-friendly. Topped with crunchy beansprouts and spring onions, and finished with a zesty squeeze of lime, this quick and easy one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or light, health-conscious dining. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a guilt-free comfort food you’ll want to savor again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams brown rice vermicelli (bee hoon)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 200 grams cooked skinless chicken breast, shredded
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 cup beansprouts
• 2 stems spring onions, sliced
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
• 0 salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

1. Soak the brown rice vermicelli in hot water for 10 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

2. Heat a non-stick wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil.

Step 3

3. Add minced garlic and sliced onion, stir-frying until fragrant and onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

4. Stir in julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and shredded cabbage. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.

Step 5

5. Add the shredded chicken and drained bee hoon to the wok.

Step 6

6. Pour over the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing everything together to coat and heat through.

Step 7

7. Add the beansprouts and spring onions, stir-frying for another minute.

Step 8

8. Season with white pepper and salt to taste.

Step 9

9. Serve immediately, with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the bee hoon before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1154.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1654.1

Total Fat 52.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 171.8mg	0%
Sodium 2145.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 90.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242.5mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1941.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 49.7%