Easy Vegetable Lo Mein and Sauce
A really simple midweek dinner that is full of vibrant, stir-fried vegetables is vegetable lo mein! This recipe is a hit with the whole family since it combines soft egg noodles and crunchy veggies in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Vegetable Lo Mein
- 8 ounces uncooked lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- ½ cup snow peas
- 1 cup button mushrooms, cut in half or quartered
- 1 cup broccoli florets, bite-size
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½-1 cup bean sprouts
- sesame seeds for garnish, if desired
- Salt to Taste
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce, regular or low sodium
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin, or rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
Lo Mein Recipe
- As directed on the package, boil a big pot of water and cook the noodles. Pour through strainer and leave aside.
- In a big skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
- With the exception of the bean sprouts, add all the veggies. Simmer until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the garlic for one more minute after adding it.
- Add the bean sprouts, cooked noodles, and sauce, then toss to mix. Cook the noodles for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are well warm.
- If preferred, add sesame seeds on top, and serve right away.
Sauce recipe
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and keep it away until you need it.