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Easy Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe with Tangy Soy Ginger Sauce Perfect for Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy vegetable lo mein with a tangy soy ginger sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and customizable with your favorite veggies or proteins.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) lo mein noodles, fresh or dried (spaghetti works as a substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (neutral oil like canola or grapeseed)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced (red or yellow)
  • 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce, low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Pinch or two crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225 grams) of lo mein noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes for fresh noodles or 7-8 minutes for dried. Drain well in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. Mince 3 cloves of garlic and grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger. Julienne 1 cup of carrots, thinly slice 1 cup of bell peppers, trim 1 cup of snow peas, and slice 3 green onions diagonally.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burned.
  5. Add carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender but still vibrant. Add green onions last and cook for another minute.
  6. Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the veggies. Pour the sauce over the top. Toss everything together well, making sure noodles are coated evenly. Cook for 2 more minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly. If dry, splash a little water or broth.
  7. Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or a squeeze of lime if needed. Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Do not overcook noodles; they should be slightly underdone before stir-frying. Use high heat to keep vegetables crisp-tender. Prep all ingredients before cooking for best results. Adjust sauce seasoning to taste. Cook veggies in batches if pan is small to avoid steaming.

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