Description
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying vegan lo mein dish that’s loaded with colorful vegetables and flavorful sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and mushrooms, and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked noodles and sauce to the skillet, toss until coated and heated through, about 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can swap vegetables based on what’s in season or what you have on hand.
- For a nuttier flavor, drizzle with a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil before serving.
- This dish is also great with baked tofu or tempeh for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
