Description

Veggie Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that features tender noodles tossed with a medley of vibrant vegetables and a savory sauce. The combination of fresh carrots, broccoli, snap peas, bell peppers, and mushrooms makes this dish a colorful and healthy option, perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. The umami-packed sauce brings everything together for a satisfying, comforting meal.

Ingredients

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For the Noodles

8 oz (225 g) lo mein noodles (or spaghetti, ramen, or egg noodles)
1 tbsp 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 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)

For the Sauce

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

For Garnish

1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles (or spaghetti, ramen, or egg noodles) according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar (or honey), black pepper, and cornstarch mixture (if using) until smooth. Set aside.
Cook the Vegetables: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shredded carrots, broccoli florets, snap peas, bell pepper slices, and mushrooms (if using). Stir-fry for about 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger (if using) to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing everything together until well coated and heated through.
Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you like a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch-water mixture to the pan and cook for an additional minute until the sauce has thickened.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

For added protein, you can include tofu, tempeh, or your choice of protein such as chicken or shrimp.
This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables or what you have on hand.
For extra flavor, drizzle some chili oil or sriracha on top if you like a spicy kick.
You can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
If using store-bought noodles, follow the instructions for the specific type of noodle you use.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-fry
Cuisine: Chinese