Vegetable Lo Mein
A quick and flavorful Lo Mein recipe that's easily adapted with your favorite vegetables. Add chopped cooked chicken, shrimp, pork or beef for an added protein boost. Better than take-out!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian, Lo Mein, noodles, vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307kcal
- 10 ounces lo mein noodles
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 2 small bok choy halved and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 scallions sliced into 1-inch pieces, whites and greens separated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce more or less to taste
- sliced green onions for garnish
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Return the drained noodles to the cooking pot and drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss to coat and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook without stirring until well browned on one side, about 5 minutes.
Stir the mushrooms and add the carrots, bok choy, snow peas, ginger, garlic, chopped onion whites and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook, stirring frequently until the bok choy starts to soften.
Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and cooked lo mein noodles. Stir and toss until combined then continue cooking without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to develop a light char on the noodles. Stir again then cook without stirring for a few minutes more. Add the scallion greens, remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil and chili garlic sauce. Toss to combine.
Serve garnished with additional scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds.
Optional ingredients:
- Sliced red bell pepper
- Napa cabbage or spinach in place of the bok choy
- bean spouts are one of my favorite ad-ins when I can find them
- cooked chicken, pork, shrimp or beef for added protein
- Spaghetti noodles are a good substitute for lo mein noodles.
- Cilantro is also a favorite garnish
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1106mg | Potassium: 885mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 14467IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 3mg