Description
This Veggie Lo Mein is a quick and easy dish packed with colorful vegetables and savory noodles in a delicious soy-based sauce. It’s a perfect meatless meal or side dish that takes only 20 minutes to make! Customize it with your favorite veggies for a fresh and healthy takeout-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz (225 g) lo mein noodles (or spaghetti, ramen, or egg noodles)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the 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)
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
🍜 Cook the Noodles:
- Boil the Noodles:
- Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
🥦 Sauté the Vegetables:
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Heat the Oil:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
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Cook the Veggies:
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add carrots, broccoli, snap peas, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
- Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
🥢 Make the Sauce:
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Mix the Sauce Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper.
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Optional Thickening:
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry if a thicker sauce is desired.
🍲 Combine and Serve:
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Add Noodles and Sauce:
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables.
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Toss and Cook:
- Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is evenly distributed and the noodles are heated through.
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Serve and Garnish:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add Protein: Make it a complete meal by adding tofu, tempeh, or scrambled eggs.
- Make It Spicy: Add a dash of sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or broth.