Description
 This quick and customizable lo mein brings takeout-style flavor to your kitchen in under 20 minutes. Tossed with crisp-tender vegetables and a savory-sweet sauce, it’s a satisfying and healthy vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti, cooked
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, bok choy)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions; rinse briefly with cold water.
- Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, and white pepper in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry harder vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots) for 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and softer vegetables; stir-fry 2 minutes more.
- Add noodles and sauce; toss continuously for 1–2 minutes until well coated and hot. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use gluten-free tamari and noodles for a gluten-free version.
Swap veggies based on season or preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: lo mein, vegetarian noodles, Chinese takeout, vegan stir-fry