Description
A vibrant and flavorful vegetable lo mein recipe, quick to make and endlessly adaptable, bringing takeout taste to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
- Optional: red pepper flakes for spice
Instructions
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While noodles cook, prepare the sauce: whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water/broth in a small bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and carrots, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add snow peas, mushrooms, and bell peppers, stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked lo mein noodles and the prepared sauce to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until the noodles and vegetables are well coated with the sauce.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- If desired, add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful veggie mein bursts!
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables like bok choy, cabbage, or zucchini.
- Add tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Adjust soy sauce and sugar to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg