This Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe is prepared with a handful selection of vegetables. It is ready in 30 minutes or less and contains ingredients such as sriracha sauce for a little heat, sesame oil, brown sugar, and soy sauce to name a few.

I love recreating recipes from some of my favorite restaurants. We have a fine Asian restaurant in our hometown and each time we go there, we always make sure we order the Vegetable Lo Mein.

Did you know the term lo mein comes from the Cantonese meaning “stirred noodles”? An authentic vegetable lo mein recipe includes egg noodles and often contain vegetables, of course, and choice of meat.

Why this Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe work:

This meal is prepared with a handful selection of vegetables. You can even add mushrooms if you are a fan of them. It is ready in 30 minutes or less.

This vegetable lo mein easily feed a large family. 

What is the difference between chow mein and lo mein?

If you are a lo mein fan or a chow mein fan and sometimes get them confused like most of us do. Just remember that lo mein includes softly boiled noodles, whereas chow mein includes fried noodles. Both versions are as healthy and delicious.

What kind of noodles are in lo mein?

Depending on where you are from in the world, you may use different noodles. However, authentic lo mein noodles include egg noodles. Serious Eats has a wonderful guide which describes the various noodles used to make vegetable lo mein and when to apply the different techniques. 

 How do you make Chinese vegetable lo mein noodles or Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe?

The method to make the Chinese vegetable lo mein is very simple. To explain the process in a gist, simply boil the noodles according to the instructions on the box. Cook the vegetables, add the noodles, sugar, and soy sauce, combine and serve warm.  

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Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe

This Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe is prepared with a handful selection of vegetables. It is ready in 30 minutes or less and contains ingredients such as sriracha sauce for a little heat, sesame oil, brown sugar, and soy sauce to name a few.

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Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 People

Author: Mirlene

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spaghetti noodles
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 onion thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup matchsticks carrots
• ½ red bell pepper cut in strips
• 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 green onion chopped
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• ½ tsp. fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp. sriracha sauce
• 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce

Instructions

• Cook noodles according to the instructions on the box and set aside.
• Heat oil, add garlic and onions. Cook for 1 minute on medium heat.
• Add carrots and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add green onions, sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add noodles, broccoli, red peppers, and remaining ingredients. Combine well. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
• Serve warm.

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