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Veggie Lo Mein brings unbelievable food to your table in under 30 minutes. Love slurpy, noodle-y goodness? This quick and easy meal is sure to please.
If you haven’t already tried our beef lo mein dish, it’s a meat-lover’s dream.
Veggie Lo Mein isn’t just for vegetarians. It’s a great, light weekday lunch or quick dinner. The kicker? You can pack a TON of fresh produce in this dish and your kids won’t even notice. Yes, it’s that good…
From egg noodles to soba noodles and beyond, here at Momsdish, we love Asian noodle dishes. Some of our favorites include Korean Japchae and my Simple Yakisoba Noodles.
What is Lo Mein?
If you haven’t tried lo mein before, you are probably wondering what exactly it is. In short, lo mein is a stir-fried noodle dish that hails from the street food scene in China. Long, soft noodles are tossed with a savory and sweet sauce and either beef or chicken and a ton of veggies. The end result is a bowl of slurpy deliciousness!
How To Make Veggie Lo Mein
Ingredients for Veggie Lo Mein
Here, I will provide the basic ingredients for my Veggie Lo Mein. Feel free to bulk up the recipe with more veggies. You can add some fresh ginger, cabbage, bok choy, baby corn, mushrooms or even jalapeños to spruce things up. Here are the components I can’t live without:
- Lo Mein Noodles: Most grocery stores will carry lo mein noodles in the Asian aisle. You can find these wheat and egg based noodles dried or fresh. If you get lucky, you will find fresh lo mein noodles in the refrigerated section (sometimes in the produce aisle, sometimes in the Asian aisle).
- Broccoli: There’s just something about the way that the broccoli sucks up the flavors of the lo mein sauce. There’s a reason this veggie is a staple in Chinese cooking!
- Bell Peppers: Sweet, red bell peppers not only add a wonderful flavor to this dish, they also add a great pop of color.
- Onion: Use yellow or white for this dish.
- Carrots: You can shred carrots yourself or buy them pre-cut “julienne style”. These thin pieces stir fry much better than thick chunks.
- Garlic: It may be tempting to use garlic powder — but refrain! The fresh stuff is a must in Chinese cooking.
- Lo Mein Sauce: This sauce may taste complex, but it is actually super easy to make. Using just a few Chinese staples, you can make this a restaurant-quality dish.
Tips For the Best Veggie Lo Mein
- Layering is Key. It might be tempting to dump all of your ingredients in the pan at one time. But, in order for this dish to cook evenly, you need to cook all the veggies separately.
- Opt for Sesame Oil. It might feel natural for you to reach for olive oil when you are getting ready to stir fry. Try using sesame oil instead to add a wonderfully nutty flavor to your dish.
- Garnish it Up. Chop up some fresh green onions and sprinkle them on top right before serving.
How to Make Lo Mein Sauce?
My version only requires brown sugar, broth and soy sauce. You simply whisk all the components together and, just like that, you have a perfectly sweet and savory sauce.
A Few Other Asian Dishes to Try
- Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken – If this already isn’t one of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes, get prepared to fall in love with this tangy chicken.
- Egg Noodle Soup – A simple egg drop soup warms the soul. This is one of my favorite comfort foods.
- Korean Air Fryer Pork Ribs – These savory morsels come out tender and juicy in just a matter of minutes.
Recipe
Veggie Lo Mein (Under 30 Minutes)
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Servings
8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
Veggie Lo Mein brings unbelievable food to your table in under 30 minutes. Love slurpy, noodle-y goodness? This quick and easy meal is sure to please.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Lo Mein
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (cooked according to package instrucitons)
- 1 large carrot julienne
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
US Units – Metric
Instructions
Sauce
In a bowl combine together broth, brown sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce. Whisk until everything comes together. Set aside.
Lo Mein
In a preheated skillet with oil, fry carrots until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Repeat this with onions, broccoli and bell peppers. Cooking veggies separately creates the best flavors.
Add all vegetables back to the skillet. Press garlic into the vegetables and toss everything together.
Add lo mein noodles and sauce. Toss together and let lo mein cook for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts
Veggie Lo Mein (Under 30 Minutes)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 502mg21%
Potassium 106mg3%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1886IU38%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted April 16, 2020
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TN NGApr 28, 2024 This is a great recipe with a sauce that is lower in sodium than most traditional lo mien sauces. I usually make the sauce with some hoisin but the use of sesame oil brings flavor without the extra saltiness that hoisin contains. Brilliant! This is now my go-to sauce for most of my stir fry noodle dishes. I use whatever veggies are left at the end of the week. I do add green onions cut in long strips tossed in at the end or bean sprouts for extra crunch.
Natalya DrozhzhinApr 29, 2024 I'm thrilled this sauce has become your new go-to! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Amanda MariaApr 8, 2024 I just finished making this for the first time because my sons of vegetarian and I promised it to him. This taste One thousand percent better than the fast food and it’s so much fresher. Thank you very much for the recipe.
Natalya DrozhzhinApr 9, 2024 I'm so happy it was a first time success! I totally agree - homemade is so much better. Thanks for sharing Amanda.
Amanda CummingsMar 21, 2024 I make this all the time for special purposes and everyone loves it. Layering the veggies when your cooking this is absolutely the key and the sauce is awesome.
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 21, 2024 I love that this dish is easy enough to make during busy weeknights, but flavorful and delicious enough for special meals too! Thanks for sharing Amanda.
KimberlyMar 17, 2024 It says it makes 8 servings, but does not indicate what a serving is. Could you please provide that information. Thanks 🙂
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 18, 2024 Hey Kimberly, The recipe calculator we use doesn't specify ounces or cups for serving size, just 8 servings. Sorry it isn't more specific.
HeatherMar 11, 2024 This recipe is delicious! I've made it several times now. It's a great way to use up any veggies you have lying around that might be on their last leg. Ha.
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 12, 2024 LOL I totally agree Heather. Best way to use up veggies... and tasty too!
BonnieMar 11, 2024 Taste good. But next time I'll make a double batch of sauce. Found it to be a little dry. Easy to make
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 12, 2024 Thanks for letting us know Bonnie. I hope you enjoy the Lo Mein with extra sauce next time!
Charlie RickettMar 9, 2024 This was so delicious!! I have a friend who doesn’t eat veggies and he ate 2 bowls! Thank you! Going to be my go to on Fridays during Lent❤️
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 11, 2024 I'm happy you got your friend to eat some veggies lol! Thanks for sharing Charlie! 🙂
CrystalFeb 11, 2024 Absolutely delicious! I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth because I had some in the fridge that needed used! I have searched for a great lo mein recipe for years. This is the closest to restaurant flavor I have found. Thank you!
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 12, 2024 Awe! You just made my day Crystal! Nothing better than homemade food that tastes like restaurant quality! 🙂
RositaNov 30, 2023 I absolutely Love this recipe! I make it alot. Using Hoison sauce adds so much flavor. Once I have the ingredients for this .. it’s soo quick and easy to remake it. Delicious the next day too!!
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 2, 2023 Hey Rosita, I agree, the leftovers are great! I'm glad you love this recipe as much as I do!
Makey WhiteNov 29, 2023 This was delicious !! Will definitly make it again.
Natalya DrozhzhinNov 30, 2023 I'm glad you enjoyed it Makey!
Diane AnsteyOct 23, 2023 Is this served hot or cold?
Natalya DrozhzhinOct 23, 2023 It's best served hot! Enjoy!
Iris CruzOct 19, 2023 Omg!!! This was amazing!! Insanely good! So much flavor. Will for sure make again and again
Natalya DrozhzhinOct 20, 2023 Hi Iris, It's so good to hear you loved it! Enjoy!
JennelleOct 12, 2023 Made this last night for the first time and everyone loved it!! It was so simple and quick. I'm an awful cook but this turned out perfect!!
Natalya DrozhzhinOct 13, 2023 Hi Jennelle, You're a great cook now! 😉
Angela CortezSep 23, 2023 Could honey be substituted for brown sugar?
Natalya DrozhzhinSep 25, 2023 Hi Angela, I have not tried it with honey. Let us know what you think if you do try it as a substitute! 🙂
Kimberly McCuneSep 22, 2023 This is so good and so versatile! The sauce is amazing
Natalya DrozhzhinSep 25, 2023 Hi Kimberly, I'm happy to hear you loved it!
TuesdayAug 23, 2023 I was feeling a little lazy with the veggies, used a half a bag of cole slaw mix in addition to a pepper on hand. It was amazing!
PattyAug 11, 2023 I love lo-mein,but I do not have noodles.can I use speghetti instead or any pasta?thanks
Natalya DrozhzhinAug 11, 2023 Hi Patty, Yes, you can use whatever you have on hand, thin spaghetti would be a good option. However, keep in mind the texture and flavor of the dish will be different. 🙂
SusanAug 9, 2023 Love it
Natalya DrozhzhinAug 9, 2023 Hi Susan, Thank you! 🙂
Cheryl L StrehlowJul 16, 2023 So much better than take out!!
Natalya DrozhzhinJul 17, 2023 Hi Cheryl, I can't argue you on that! Homemade is best!
JaniceMay 30, 2023 Made this for dinner tonight and it is so good! Omitted the sesame seed oil due to allergies.
Natalya DrozhzhinMay 30, 2023 Janice, thats great to hear. Thank you for sharing your feedback, it will be helpful to those with allergies.
MaciMay 8, 2023 So good! I pretty much followed directions.. added some fresh ginger to the sauce and some water chestnuts and baby corn to the veggies. Everyone from the kids to the grandparents loved it!
Natalya DrozhzhinMay 8, 2023 Hi Maci, Sounds like it turned out amazingly! Thank you for sharing your process and feedback with me. Enjoy!
Victoria FackelmanApr 4, 2023 How much is a serving?
Natalya DrozhzhinApr 4, 2023 Hi Victoria, This recipe makes 8 servings. The recipe calculator doesnt tell us exactly how much a serving is because results can vary. I hope this helps!
StaceyMar 29, 2023 I don't really like lo mein, but my family does, so I oblige.
I made this with chickpea pasta, added bok choy and scrambled egg. It's delicious. The sauce makes it. So yeah, I don't like lo mein, but I love this recipe.Natalya DrozhzhinMar 30, 2023 Hi Stacey, I am thrilled that you found a recipe that you and your family love so much. Thank you for sharing your process and feedback. Enjoy!
NaniMar 19, 2023 I made last night, it was so simple and delicious. I added some leftover pork tenderloin, only used 2T aminos (instead of soy sauce) and 3 garlic, chicken broth, along with carrots, onions and peppers, and leftover spaghetti. Can't wait to make again, better than takeout.
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 20, 2023 Hi Nani, It sounds like it turned out delicious! Thank you for sharing your process and feedback. Enjoy!
ArleneMar 13, 2023 I made this tonight and my family was very happy with how it turned out. I omitted the sesame oil from the sauce due to food allergies and used low sodium soy sauce. I added bok choy and snow pea pods prior to adding the lo mein. So delicious!!
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 14, 2023 Hi Arlene, I am so glad to hear that the recipe was a success! Sounds like it turned out amazing!! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Enjoy!
BrittMar 13, 2023 This was so delicious and so easy!! We added tofu to it for our protein. Will make it again!!
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 13, 2023 Hi Britt, I love that you put your own spin on this recipe! Thank you for sharing your feedback. Enjoy!!
DanaMar 7, 2023 Absolutely delicious! All 3 of my kids enjoyed it and asked for seconds. I loved how quick and easy it is to make! Thank you!
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 7, 2023 Hi Dana, I am so overjoyed to hear that your kiddos loved and approved of this recipe! Thank you for sharing your feedback. Enjoy!
KatMar 4, 2023 A fantastic basic recipe for us just dipping our toe into Asian-inspired dishes. We doubled the recipe, added a touch more broth, subbed cabbage for broccoli, and added a tablespoon of hoisin. It was FANTASTIC!
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 4, 2023 Hi Kat, I am thrilled that you found a recipe you loved and that it was a success Thank you for sharing your process, enjoy!!
CrissyFeb 16, 2023 This was wonderful! We loved it so much! I cooked the broccoli in the microwave for a couple minutes and used green onion instead of yellow. I used 14 ounces of noodles and doubled the sauce! Perfect recipe!
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 16, 2023 Hi Crissy, I am so glad to hear that the recipe was a success! Thank you for sharing your process. Enjoy!
MelissaFeb 11, 2023 I would like to make ahead of time for a party tomorrow. What is the best way to reheat?
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 11, 2023 Hi Melissa, you can re-heat it on a skillet with a little bit of oil, otherwise I would recommend that you prep all of the ingredients and sauce ahead of time and cook it fresh before the party for best results. The cooking part doesn't take up a lot of time at all. I hope this helps. Have a wonderful day!
