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Vegetable Lo Mein

Vegetable Lo Mein

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Vegetable lo mein is a quick 20-minute stir-fried noodle dish featuring crisp-tender vegetables and glossy noodles. The noodles are boiled al dente, rinsed to prevent clumping, then tossed with stir-fried veggies and a savory soy-sesame sauce added at the end to keep the noodles separate and flavorful.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz lo mein noodles round wheat-based noodles
  • 1 cup carrots sliced ¼ inch
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced ¼ inch
  • 1 cup snow peas trimmed if needed
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 green onions sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce regular or low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil neutral high-heat oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted, added at end

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet Used for stir-frying vegetables and tossing noodles
  • Large pot For boiling lo mein noodles

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to rolling boil, add lo mein noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
    8 oz lo mein noodles
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes until a drop of water sizzles instantly. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan evenly.
    2 tbsp vegetable oil
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  4. Add carrots and bell peppers first, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then add snow peas and cabbage, cooking for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender with slight char. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
    1 cup carrots, 1 cup bell peppers, 1 cup snow peas, 1 cup cabbage
  5. Add drained noodles to the wok, toss everything together for 1 minute to heat through and combine evenly.
    8 oz lo mein noodles, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup bell peppers, 1 cup snow peas, 1 cup cabbage
  6. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes until noodles are glossy and coated. Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.
    2 green onions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil

Notes

  • Rinse noodles after boiling to prevent sticky, clumpy texture.
  • Preheat wok well and avoid overcrowding for crisp vegetables.
  • Add sesame oil only at the end to boost aroma without burning.

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