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Easy Vegetable Chow Mein

Our Vegetable Chow Mein is a vegan version of this classic Chinese take-out dish. This veggie Chow Mein is packed with vegetables and cooked in a delicious homemade Chinese garlic sauce that will make you want to have seconds. This easy noodle dish is perfect for a light meal or a side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 673 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • ¼ cabbage
  • 1 carrot large
  • ¼ red bell pepper large
  • ¼ broccoli
  • A handful green beans
  • 1 green chili
  • 2-inch piece ginger
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 7 oz noodles
  • ⅓ cup Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Homemade Chow Mein Sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoon  light soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water or vegetable stock

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry all the veggies. Finely slice the cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper. Cut the broccoli into small florets and the green beans into 3 cm long pieces.
  2. Finely chop the green chili, ginger (peeled), and garlic cloves.
  3. Cook the noodles following the package instructions, drain the water, add some sesame oil to avoid them from sticking, and reserve.
  4. Combine all the sauce ingredients using a small or medium-sized bowl. Combine by using a whisk until you have an homogeneous sauce.
  5. Add some vegetable oil to a wok and heat to medium-high heat.
  6. Stir-fry the green chili, garlic, and ginger for a few minutes until they become fragrant and slightly softened. If you notice that they are cooking too fast or starting to burn, add a little water to deglaze the wok and keep cooking.
  7. Add sliced red bell pepper, cabbage, green beans,carrot, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry all the veggies together until they start to soften but still have a slight crunch.
  8. Carefully pour in a bit of the cooking Chinese wine and let it cook for a minute or two until it evaporates. Add some water if the veggies are still too crunchy, and cook until the water fully evaporates.
  9. Add the cooked noodles.
  10. Pour the homemade stir-fried sauce over the noodles and vegetables into the wok.
  11. Add sesame seeds. Finally, toss everything together to combine all the flavors and serve.

Notes

  • For those who love a fiery kick, incorporate spicy ingredients like Sriracha, chili oil, or hot peppers into your vegetable chow mein

Nutrition Information

Calories 673kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 123g (41%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 2385mg (99%) Potassium 886mg (25%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 6047IU (121%) Vitamin C 120mg (133%) Calcium 207mg (21%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 673

% Daily Value*

Calories 673kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 123g 41%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 2385mg 99%
Potassium 886mg 19%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 6047IU 121%
Vitamin C 120mg 133%
Calcium 207mg 21%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.