Easy Vegetable Lo Mein
Smoky mushrooms, crisp-tender bok choy, and tangled noodles meet in this cozy lo mein with savory soy, ginger, and a kiss of sesame. It’s pure weeknight magic—your favorite takeout, made easier and fresher at home!
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Ingredients
Lo Mein Sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp (8 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (10 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp (2 g) ground ginger or 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Sriracha or more to taste
Lo Mein
- 8 oz (225 g) lo mein noodles or spaghetti dried
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 medium carrot julienned or thinly sliced
- 6 oz (170 g) cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) snow peas trimmed
- 2 cups (120 g) bok choy sliced (baby or regular)
- 2 green onions sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tbsp (8 g) toasted sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Pot for noodles
- Strainer
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and Sriracha. Set aside.
- Boil your noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic and veggies: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell pepper, carrot, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until just tender.
- Add the green stuff: Add the snow peas and bok choy. Stir-fry 2 minutes more, until peas are crisp-tender and bok choy is wilted.
- Bring in the noodles and sauce: Lower heat and add cooked noodles to the skillet. Pour over the prepared sauce. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes, until well-combined and heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is super flexible! Swap in any favorite veggies, add tofu, chicken, or shrimp, or play around with the sauce flavors to suit your taste. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to refresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4100IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg