Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein with Soba Noodles
This Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein combines tender soba noodles with a medley of stir-fried vegetables and a savory ginger-soy sauce. The garlic and ginger provide aromatic depth, while the chili adds a subtle heat. Sesame oil offers a nutty undertone complementing the soy-based sauce. The crisp vegetables lend texture, making this a satisfying and well-balanced vegan noodle dish.
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.
- black pepper
- green onion
- salt for garnish
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% 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.