Description
Veggie Lo Mein is a colorful and flavorful stir-fry dish made with tender noodles and a variety of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce. This easy, meatless meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying vegetarian option.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz lo mein noodles (or any Asian-style noodles)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 zucchini, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and the reserved noodle cooking water. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir well to combine.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce and vegetables. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional).
Notes
- Feel free to add or substitute any vegetables you like, such as mushrooms, snap peas, or baby corn.
- This recipe is easily customizable, so you can adjust the sauce ingredients based on your taste preferences.
- If you want extra protein, add tofu, edamame, or a handful of cashews.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg