Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein with Soba Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
178 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein with Soba Noodles
Description
The dish starts with boiling soba noodles to al dente. The sauce, a blend of soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, sugar, and minced ginger, delivers a sweet-savory base with ginger's warmth. Vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, snow peas, and leafy greens are stir-fried with garlic, onions, and chilies for layered aroma and color.
Once the vegetables are crisp-tender, the sauce and noodles are added and tossed to coat evenly, allowing flavors to marry. Ground black pepper and optional chili flakes boost the spice and complexity. The final garnish of green onions and a pinch of salt brighten the dish.
This quick stir-fry style noodle meal offers varied textures and fresh vegetable flavors integrated with the nutty soba and balanced soy-ginger sauce. It provides a wholesome vegan and gluten-free option depending on noodles and soy sauce used.
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. The recipe can be customized by swapping vegetables or noodles according to availability and preference.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 oz soba noodles or Brown rice Pad thai noodles or vegan lo mein noodles, or other similar noodles or pasta, vegan
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce Or tamari for Glutenfree
- 1 to 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
Veggies:
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced, small
- 1 green chile thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 cups of veggies like sliced bell pepper, mushrooms, broccoli, snow peas, julienned carrots, chopped spinach or chard etc.
- salt for garnish
- black pepper
- green onion
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to instructions. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for the time mentioned on the package.
- In a bowl combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and ginger. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, chile, bell peppers and mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add the broccoli and other veggies if using and a dash of salt and black pepper and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until mushrooms are golden brown.
- Add the sauce, cooked noodles to the skillet and mix in. Adjust heat if needed. I usually add a sprinkle of pepper flakes or sriracha and a good dash of freshly ground black pepper. Garnish. Serve.
Notes
- Nutritional values and serving size are based on one serving.
- You can substitute soba noodles with brown rice Pad Thai noodles or vegan lo mein noodles if preferred.
- Use tamari instead of regular soy sauce for gluten-free options.
- Adjust chili quantity to control spiciness according to personal tolerance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5385IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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