4.8 from 60 votes
Quick Homemade Vegetable Lo Mein (Vegan Option)
This Quick Homemade Vegetable Lo Mein combines tender Chinese noodles with a mix of fresh vegetables and a flavorful sauce made from oyster sauce, soy sauces, and sesame oil. The vegetables are stir-fried to maintain a slight crunch, complementing the soft noodles coated evenly in the savory sauce. The recipe includes vegan options by using plant-based oyster sauce and offers suggestions for adding proteins, making it a flexible, balanced stir-fry.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
284 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% 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.