Quick Homemade Vegetable Lo Mein (Vegan Option)
In just under 30 minutes you can have homemade Vegetable Lo Mein! Make this quick and easy recipe right in your kitchen, with its savory lo mein sauce,veggies, and soft, chewy noodles. It’s a recipe made for two, but you’re going to want to make a double batch!
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 284kcal
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Ingredients
Lo Mein Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce, vegan, if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon regular soy sauce
Lo Mein Ingredients
- 4 ounces Chinese noodles, generally 1/2 package
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon vegetable oil, or another neutral oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (~ 1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or julienned (2 medium)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3-4 ounces snow peas
- Optional: sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, make the sauce by whisking together the oyster sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauces. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook Chinese noodles for 1-2 minutes (see package directions and cook 1-2 minutes less than the recommended cooking time to ensure they don't overcook later). As they boil, stir to unfold the noodles. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion slices and cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic, continuing to stir for 1 minute as it becomes fragrant. Add carrots, bell pepper, and snow peas. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add the par-boiled noodles to the wok and pour in the sauce, stirring to coat. Continue to cook for 1-2 additional minutes until noodles are cooked through and sauce is distributed evenly. Serve immediately with scallions as desired.
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Notes
- To add a protein: cook the desired protein (thinly sliced chicken or shrimp work best) in the wok/skillet first by adding a little oil, cooking through, and removing from pan until ready to add back in with the noodles at the end of the recipe.
- Serving Size: This recipe makes two large serves; you can easily double it. If serving with additional items, you can stretch it to 4 servings.
- To make vegetarian or vegan: use vegetarian/vegan oyster sauce.
- Dark Soy Sauce: you can substitute regular soy sauce if needed, or create a substitute.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13018IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.
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