Description
This Easy Lo Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender noodles with a variety of colorful vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for a delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell pepper strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, sliced
Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Stir-Fry: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli, stir-frying for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked noodles and sauce mixture to the skillet, tossing until well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- For a spicier version, stir in a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce or sriracha with the soy sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
