Description
A quick and flavorful Easy Lo Mein recipe featuring tender egg noodles tossed with sautéed vegetables and a savory homemade sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces lo mein egg noodles
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (or more, to taste)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha (or more, to taste)
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- ½ cup snow peas
- 3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and Sriracha. Set the sauce mixture aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the lo mein egg noodles according to the package instructions, typically 7-9 minutes until tender. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced cremini mushrooms, julienned red bell pepper, and julienned carrot. Stir frequently and cook until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add remaining vegetables: Incorporate the snow peas and baby spinach into the skillet. Continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the snow peas are crisp-tender.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Add the cooked noodles along with the prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss gently using tongs or spatula to evenly coat the noodles and vegetables with the sauce and heat through.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the flavorful lo mein to serving plates or bowls. Enjoy this easy and nutritious dish freshly made for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference or seasonal availability.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the recipe gluten free.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control the spice level.
- Leftover lo mein can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- For added protein, consider adding tofu, chicken, or shrimp during the vegetable sauté step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
