This authentic vegetable lo mein recipe is based on the traditional Chinese street food. Vegetarian lo mein noodles are stir-fried with an assortment of vegetables and tossed with an easy lo mein sauce. Imagine broccoli, carrots, peppers and onions stir-fried to perfection, then tossed with tender noodles and a slightly sweet and spicy umami sauce. It’s flavor and comfort in a bowl.
This veggie lo mein recipe isn’t just for vegetarians. It’s ideal for a light lunch or quick dinner, and it’s the perfect recipe for encouraging your kids to eat their veggies. Best of all, vegetarian lo mein noodles are ready in just 25 minutes, so you’ll have a happy family with full bellies in no time.
If you love Asian flavors, try my Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken, Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice or Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps.
Why You’ll Love This Authentic Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe
- It’s customizable. Easily swap the vegetables for your favorites or what you have on hand. It’s the perfect recipe for using up vegetables in your fridge.
- The sauce is incredible. The combination of soy, brown sugar, ginger, sriracha and sesame oil creates a sauce with a deep umami flavor that will satisfy all of your taste buds.
- It’s quick. When you’re hungry, getting dinner on the table FAST is always a priority, and this authentic vegetable lo mein recipe takes just 25 minutes.
Easy Lo Mein Ingredients
Lo Mein Sauce
- Soy Sauce: use low sodium soy for more control over the dish’s saltiness. Use tamari or amino acids to make this sauce gluten free.
- Brown Sugar: for a touch of sweetness. Substitute your preferred sweetener if desired.
- Ginger: chopped ginger adds a bright, sweet and slightly peppery flavor.
- Sriracha: adjust the amount for more or less heat.
- Sesame Oil: gives the sauce a warm, nutty and traditional Asian flavor.
Lo Mein Ingredients
- Lo Mein Noodles: Available in the Asian section of our grocery store. See our FAQS for substitution ideas.
- Vegetable Oil: or any light oil for stir-frying the veggies.
- Garlic: minced garlic adds a warm flavor to the vegetables.
- Vegetables: Broccoli, Carrots, and bell pepper are great choices, but swap in what you have on hand.
- Seasoning: salt and ground pepper will bring out the natural flavors.
- Sesame Seeds: for a little crunch.
- Green Onions: for garnish.
How To Make Vegetarian Lo Mein Noodles
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce; soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, sriracha, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions and set them aside.
- Saute the veggies: Heat oil over a large skillet on medium heat. Add the garlic, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Saute the veggies for 3-5 minutes.
- Toss the noodles: Stir in the cooked noodles along with the sauce, salt, and pepper. Toss the noodles until well combined for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions and serve the noodles while it’s still warm.
Tips To Make This Veggie Lo Mein Recipe
- Cook the noodles according to the package and set them aside before you stir fry the veggies.
- Prepare the sauce while the noodles cook.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to make the sauce mild or spicy.
- Chop your veggies into similar size pieces, so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcook the veggies. They should be crisp-tender.
- Add the garlic last when stir-frying the vegetables so it doesn’t burn.
- Use two wooden spoons to toss everything together in the pan.
- Don’t skip the garnish.
- Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lo mein noodles are usually available in your grocery store’s Asian section. If you have trouble finding them, you can try using spaghetti noodles. While spaghetti and lo mein are similar, they have different ingredients so the recipe won’t be as authentic, but it will still be delicious. Lo mein noodles are made with wheat, so if gluten is a concern, you can use gluten free spaghetti or rice noodles instead of the lo mein.
Broccoli, carrots and bell peppers are standard fare for Asian dishes, but the sky is the limit. Snow peas, mushrooms, shredded cabbage, green beans, asparagus, edamame and more are delicious additions.
A wok is incredibly convenient as it has a large cooking area and holds heat well. Woks are designed to be used over a large gas flame that most of us can’t achieve in our home kitchens. While it is a fun tool, it is entirely unnecessary and a large skillet will do the job!
Leftover lo mein noodles can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.
Yes! Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Vegetarian Lo Mein Noodles are certainly a meal within themselves. If you’d like to round out the meal even more, serve with Best Grilled Vegetables, Cheesy Broccoli Bites, or Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
More Vegetarian Recipes
- Baked Eggplant Pasta
- Pasta a la Puttanesca
- Easy Vegan Chili
- Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- Easy Lebanese Hummus
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Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger chopped
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the lo mein noodles
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¾ cup broccoli cut into florets
- 2 whole carrots cut into thin strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut into thin strips
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce; soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, sriracha, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions and set them aside.
- Heat oil over a large skillet on medium heat. Add the garlic, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Saute the veggies for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked noodles along with the sauce, salt, and pepper. Toss the noodles until well combined for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions and serve the noodles while it’s still warm.
Notes
- Cook the noodles according to the package and set them aside before you stir fry the veggies.
- Prepare the sauce while the noodles cook.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to make the sauce mild or spicy.
- Chop your veggies into similar size pieces, so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcook the veggies. They should be crisp-tender.
- Add the garlic last when stir-frying the vegetables so it doesn’t burn.
- Use two wooden spoons to toss everything together in the pan.
- Don’t skip the garnish.
- Serve immediately.
Made this meal on the weekend out sooo yummy!
Easy, tasty, and Quick meal! my whole family loved it!
Highly recommend it😋
Thanks Jinane!
Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
That’s on for tomorrow night have all the needed ingredients at home let you know how it will turn out