Description
Comforting veggie lo mein brings Asian noodle magic straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Packed with colorful vegetables and silky noodles, this quick dish delivers authentic flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein and Noodles:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) lo mein noodles (or spaghetti, ramen, or egg noodles)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles by cooking them according to the package instructions until they reach a tender yet firm consistency. Carefully drain and set them aside, ensuring they don’t stick together.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small mixing bowl. Let the flavors meld while preparing the other components.
- Heat vegetable oil in a spacious wok or large skillet over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal cooking environment for the vegetables.
- Introduce the mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, broccoli, and cabbage to the hot pan. Vigorously stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, maintaining their vibrant colors and crisp texture.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the sizzling vegetables, then add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Gently toss and combine all ingredients, ensuring each strand of noodle and vegetable is evenly coated and thoroughly heated.
- Transfer the lo mein to serving plates, embellishing with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, a scattering of chopped green onions, or a few fresh cilantro leaves for an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos to make the dish gluten-free and suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep all vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the lo mein.
- Keep the wok or skillet on high heat to achieve that classic stir-fry char and prevent vegetables from becoming soggy or mushy.
- Add protein like tofu, edamame, or plant-based chicken for a more substantial vegetarian meal that provides complete nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg