Description
This Easy Lo Mein recipe combines tender noodles with fresh vegetables and a flavorful sauce, perfect for a quick, satisfying vegetarian Asian-inspired meal. Loaded with mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, spinach, and aromatic garlic and ginger, it’s a wholesome dish that comes together in just 20 minutes on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Noodles & Sauces
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Oils
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes if using, creating a balanced and flavorful sauce.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant to build the flavor base.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but remain crisp.
- Add Greens: Stir in the baby spinach and sliced green onions, cooking until the spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Add the cooked noodles and sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat the noodles and vegetables, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or bowls and serve immediately for a warm, delicious meal.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the vegetables with snap peas, broccoli, or cabbage based on what you have available.
- For added protein, stir in cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu when adding the noodles and sauce.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
