Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy homemade version of classic Asian takeout with this simple Lo Mein recipe. Packed with colorful veggies and flavorful sauces, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare noodles according to package instructions, drain, and toss with sesame oil.
- Stir-Fry Veggies: In a skillet, stir-fry carrots, bell pepper, and snow peas until tender. Add green onions and garlic.
- Make Sauce and Combine: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, and sugar. Add noodles to the skillet, pour sauce, and toss.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- Substitute other veggies like broccoli, mushrooms, or baby corn based on availability.
- For a spicier version, stir in chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
