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Quick & Easy Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe

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This Quick & Easy Vegetable Lo Mein recipe offers a delicious, healthy take on the classic Chinese dish, packed with fresh vegetables, flavorful garlic and ginger, and a savory sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal, it uses brown rice spaghetti for a wholesome twist and is seasoned with low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and sriracha for a balanced and vibrant flavor.

Ingredients

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Noodles and Sauce

  • 8 ounces noodles of choice (brown rice spaghetti recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 inch thumb fresh ginger, grated
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 cup snow peas (or snap peas as substitute)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a medium sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, chopped green onions, and freshly grated ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Cook Mushrooms: Add sliced baby bella mushrooms to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, allowing them to soften and release moisture.
  4. Add Vegetables: Stir in snow peas, julienned carrots, and thinly sliced red bell pepper. If the mixture begins to stick, add a splash more olive oil.
  5. Steam Vegetables: Cover the pan with a lid and let the vegetables steam for 5 minutes to soften further while preserving their crunch.
  6. Add Sauce: Remove the lid and pour in low sodium soy sauce or tamari, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, and sriracha. Stir well to combine and coat the vegetables evenly.
  7. Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss with the vegetable mixture to ensure the noodles are fully coated with sauce. Add baby spinach and additional chopped green onions, then stir until the spinach wilts.
  8. Simmer: Let the combined noodles and vegetables simmer for 5 minutes to absorb all the flavors. For even more flavor, you can let it sit for up to 15 minutes off heat to soak in the sauce.
  9. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Add extra soy sauce for saltiness, or red pepper flakes and sriracha for more heat, according to preference.
  10. Serve: Serve the vegetable lo mein warm and enjoy this quick, flavorful, and healthy meal.

Notes

  • Snow peas might not be available year-round; snap peas are a great alternative to use in this recipe.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to avoid excessive saltiness. Regular soy sauce can make the dish too salty quickly.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of sriracha or add red pepper flakes.
  • Feel free to substitute noodles with any preferred type such as whole wheat spaghetti or traditional wheat lo mein noodles.
  • Letting the dish sit for a longer time after cooking enhances the flavor as the noodles absorb more sauce.

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