Vegetable Lo Mein

Name: Vegetable Lo Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 oz dried lo mein noodles (vegan, egg-free); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup snap peas, trimmed; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 4 green onions, sliced

Soft egg-free lo mein noodles tossed with colorful vegetables in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce. A quick, crowd-pleasing vegan noodle dish ready in under 30 minutes.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz dried lo mein noodles (vegan, egg-free)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup snap peas, trimmed
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar
4 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Cook 8 oz dried lo mein noodles (vegan, egg-free) according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 2 tsp rice vinegar. Set aside.
3

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp minced fresh ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add 1 cup julienned carrots and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
5

Add 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage and 1 cup trimmed snap peas and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6

Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Pour the sauce over everything and toss vigorously with tongs for 2 minutes until the noodles are coated and heated through.
7

Remove from heat, toss with 4 sliced green onions, and serve immediately.

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Questions

How do I know when Vegetable Lo Mein is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Step 6: cook until the noodles are coated and heated through.

What can I use instead of hoisin sauce in Vegetable Lo Mein?

The entry for Vegetable Lo Mein calls for 2 tbsp hoisin sauce. In its place: Stir together equal parts soy sauce and smooth peanut butter or miso, with a little honey and a drop of rice vinegar.

Can I make Vegetable Lo Mein gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Vegetable Lo Mein is 8 oz dried lo mein noodles (vegan, egg-free), 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Vegetable Lo Mein contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Vegetable Lo Mein?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 8 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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