Quick Homemade Vegetable Lo Mein (Vegan Option)
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4.8
Quick Homemade Vegetable Lo Mein (Vegan Option)
Description
Quick Homemade Vegetable Lo Mein features Chinese noodles briefly boiled to remain firm, then stir-fried with sliced onions, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and snow peas. The sauce blends oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil, creating a savory, slightly sweet flavor that coats the noodles and vegetables evenly. Cooking the vegetables until just tender preserves some texture and freshness, while the noodles carry the sauce well without becoming mushy. This method ensures a balanced dish where each element contributes to the overall taste and mouthfeel.
This dish can be served alone or as a side alongside other Asian dishes. For additional protein, thinly sliced chicken or shrimp can be cooked separately and added back in at the end. The recipe's serving size can accommodate two generous portions or be stretched to four when served with other items.
To accommodate vegan diets, choose vegetarian or vegan oyster sauce alternatives. Also, adjusting protein or doubling the recipe is straightforward, making this versatile for different meal plans or group sizes.
Ingredients
Lo Mein Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce vegan, if needed
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
Lo Mein Ingredients
- 4 ounces chinese noodles generally 1/2 package
- 1 1/2 /2 Tablespoon vegetable oil or another neutral oil
- 1/2 /2 yellow onion thinly sliced (~ 1 cup, medium
- 2 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
- 1 cup carrot shredded or julienned (2 medium
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3-4 ounces snow peas
- scallions sliced, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, make the sauce by whisking together the oyster sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauces. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook Chinese noodles for 1-2 minutes (see package directions and cook 1-2 minutes less than the recommended cooking time to ensure they don't overcook later). As they boil, stir to unfold the noodles. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion slices and cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic, continuing to stir for 1 minute as it becomes fragrant. Add carrots, bell pepper, and snow peas. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add the par-boiled noodles to the wok and pour in the sauce, stirring to coat. Continue to cook for 1-2 additional minutes until noodles are cooked through and sauce is distributed evenly. Serve immediately with scallions as desired.
Notes
- Add protein like thinly sliced chicken or shrimp by cooking separately before adding to the finished dish.
- The recipe serves two large portions, which can stretch to four with additional side dishes.
- For a vegan version, substitute vegan oyster sauce.
- Regular soy sauce can replace dark soy sauce if needed without altering the dish significantly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 895mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 13018IU | 260% |
| Vitamin C | 108mg | 120% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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