Vegetable Lo Mein
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A quick and flavorful Chinese-inspired noodle dish made with stir-fried vegetables and lo mein noodles tossed in a savory soy-based sauce.
- Author: Emma Harper
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 400g lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
- Add cooked noodles and sauce mixture to the pan. Toss everything together to coat evenly and heat through.
- Stir in green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Customize with any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari and rice noodles.
- Add tofu or tempeh for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg