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A light and flavorful Vegetable Lo Mein perfect for a Meatless Monday meal, and it’s so much better than take-out! Easily adaptable for your favorite vegetables or whatever you have on hand.
I haven’t eaten a lot of vegetable lo mein in my life but now that I’ve made it with a light sauce and loads of vegetables I’ll probably eat it more often. Nobody wants a soggy dinner floating in an oily sauce and I’ve seen some take-out that pretty much fit that mold. When making homemade you have the ability to adapt the recipe to what you have in the fridge. Need a quick meatless Monday meal? Try adding a bag of asian slaw instead of slicing your own vegetables. My traveling husband said it tastes authentic, light, full of flavor and he can’t wait to have more!
Once all the prep work is done, this recipe comes together in minutes. Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package directions and drain. Toss with a little sesame oil and set aside. Quickly sauté garlic, grated ginger and the white ends of 3 scallions. Add the carrots, mushrooms and the green ends of the scallions.
Throw in the bean sprouts, a handful of snow peas and some Boy Choy. Stir fry for a few minutes and toss in the noddles and the sauce. Done, done and done!
Garnish with a little Cilantro and serve!
Serve with your favorite hot sauce (Sriracha!) and enjoy. This light dish is great left over too 🙂
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- 3/4 lb lo mein noodles
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3/4 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 scallions, split and cut on the bias in 2” lengths
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 2 small Bok Choy, rough chopped
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha Spicy Seasoning or cayenne optional
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, Srirach seasoning, and dissolved sugar. Set aside.
- Heat canola oil in a wok over high heat. Add the ginger, garlic and the white parts of the scallions and sauté quickly until they release their aroma.
- Add the carrots, remaining pieces of scallion and mushrooms. Cook another 2-3 minutes then add the wine.
- Stir fry for another minute and add the bean sprouts , snow peas and Bok Choy. Saute until the Bok Choy is wilted.
- Make sure the cooked noodles are not stuck together and add them to the wok.
- Pour the sauce over the lo mein and throw in the chopped cilantro. Stir fry until all the noodles are covered in the sauce. Use two large spatulas or spoons to lift and scoop the noodles making sure all ingredients are combined and distributed.
- Serve garnished with chopped cilantro
Adapted from the Woks of Life
Did you have a fun weekend? Do anything special? It was actually cold this past weekend which could have been our dogwood winter. We had to turn the heat on again! I have another lovely fruit filled dessert featuring lemon curd to post this week. My senior taste tester said it was fantastic. Yeah!!! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comments and support!
Tricia
Jasline (Foodie Baker) says
April 30, 2015 at 1:10 amThis is such a beautiful and delicious dish! I love making lo-mein, great to use up the leftover vegetables at home.
Tricia Buice says
April 30, 2015 at 8:39 amThanks Jasline – I appreciate the chopstick lesson – I never knew and would not intentionally offend anyone – thanks for the kind way of explaining my error – I removed the second to the last photo 🙂 Have a wonderful day and thanks again!
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
April 29, 2015 at 10:09 pmBeautiful pictures, Tricia and a wonderful dish. I could eat noodles any day of the week!
Tricia Buice says
April 30, 2015 at 9:25 pmThanks Abbe – it sure it tasty!
Susan says
April 29, 2015 at 6:35 pmI just love meals like this.! I’m a huge fan of Asian cuisine and I’m looking forward to trying this recipe as lo mein is one dish I’ve not made at home.
Tricia Buice says
April 29, 2015 at 7:15 pmOh I hope you love it Susan – it is tasty warm, or even cold. Have a great weekend!
[email protected] Riffs says
April 29, 2015 at 1:05 pmI love noodle dishes! Particularly Asian ones. Although I agree — way too many Asian restaurants use enough oil for 6 portions in one serving. 🙁 Anyway, this looks perfect — love this. And btw, the Star Wars pun you mentioned on my blog (may the 4th be with you) is one of my absolute favorites! Anyway, this is excellent — thanks.
Tricia Buice says
April 29, 2015 at 5:15 pmI thought you would like that little funny John – and less oil is better for us and tastes better too! Have a great weekend.
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
April 29, 2015 at 12:59 pmI love Lo Mein but you’re right Tricia, it’s usually so greasy. This looks amazing and so fresh!
Tricia Buice says
April 29, 2015 at 5:16 pmWe love fresh and will be making this one again – with a variety of vegetables no doubt! Happy travels Chris 🙂
handmade by amalia says
April 29, 2015 at 7:55 amIt looks both (reasonably) easy and delicious – what more can we ask.
Amalia
xo
Tricia Buice says
April 29, 2015 at 5:16 pmThanks Amalia – it is super easy and comes together super fast.
cheri says
April 28, 2015 at 2:11 pmHi Tricia,
looks like you have been cooking up a storm. Love all the vegetables in this lo-mein, beautiful dish. Take care!
Tricia Buice says
April 28, 2015 at 6:14 pmGreat to hear from you again Cheri – welcome back!
All That I'm Eating says
April 28, 2015 at 3:07 amThis sounds so good, quick and simple weeknight meal with plenty of veg too!
All That I'm Eating says
April 28, 2015 at 3:05 amThis would make a great weeknight meal; really quick and simple and full of veg too.
Tricia Buice says
April 28, 2015 at 7:51 amThanks for stopping by. It is gone now and I can’t wait to make it again – my husband agrees – this will be a regular!
michael says
April 27, 2015 at 7:48 pmVery delicious, especially homemade, looks very delicious Tricia!! Love your food! 🙂
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 8:13 pmThanks Michael – hope you had a lovely weekend!
Monique says
April 27, 2015 at 6:26 pmI love this type of meal..
Noodles..veggies..color..sesame oil:)
Sprouts and Bok Choy..and..how photogenic:)
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 8:12 pmThanks Monique – I am smitten with this combination. I will make it again as soon as possible.
[email protected]'s Recipes says
April 27, 2015 at 12:11 pmDelish and healthy…what more do you need for a great lunch?
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 12:20 pmThanks Angie – love your cake posted today – can’t wait to try mango puree in a baked good!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
April 27, 2015 at 11:58 amI love dinners like this – quick, easy and delicious! I can’t wait to try this one 🙂
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 12:20 pmI can’t wait to eat it for dinner again tonight – yum!
Monica says
April 27, 2015 at 11:38 amOkay…my lo mein never looks this good! Wow. Great pics and a wonderful dish. I am really looking forward to your meatless Monday revelations! I am inspired and so ready to dig into this! I made rice noodles last night and I’m laughing to myself at how bad it looked compared to this. : ) Having this for dinner, then some lemon curd dessert sounds perfect.
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 12:21 pmYou are so funny Monica – thanks for your sweet words. I was not very happy with the photos – a pile of noodles is hard to shoot – at least for me. Hope you had a great weekend.
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
April 27, 2015 at 10:59 amI want to SLURP this right up! I am a huge Panda Express fan, and I always get their chow mein. I’ve been trying to perfect a copycat version, so this will help fine tune my recipe. We have a really great Asian veggie stand at our farmer’s market, so I am going to load up next time I go and make this, thanks Tricia!!
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 12:23 pmOh I can’t wait to see what you cook up – love chow mein! You are lucky to have great markets close by. We’re trying to work in a field trip to DC for a visit to the Eastern Market. Have a lovely week 🙂
Larry says
April 27, 2015 at 9:52 amLooks delicious and healthy.
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 12:23 pmVery satisfying Larry – hope you and Bev are doing great.
tanna says
April 27, 2015 at 8:42 amThis looks soooooo good, Tricia. I don’t know how you have time to do all you do and come up with such WONDERFUL and beautiful meals. You are my super hero. blessings and hugs ~ tanna
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 12:24 pmThanks Tanna – you are so sweet!
Beth says
April 27, 2015 at 8:37 amThis looks wonderful – so much better than takeout. I’d make it in a heartbeat!
Tricia Buice says
April 27, 2015 at 12:25 pmThanks Beth – It will be made again at our house. I was thinking about adding cabbage next time. I love a blank canvas 🙂