This veggie-packed lo mein is a filling, super fast, super easy noodle stir fry.
It uses staple vegetables like cabbage and carrots, with bell peppers for a pop of color.
Use what you have on hand lo mein is a great mix and match meal.
Nick Evans
Nick Evans
Noodle stir-fries like this Vegetable Lo Mein are some of my favorite weekday dinners.
The real concern I had with the recipe is whether my kids would eat it.
What Are Lo Mein Noodles?
Nick Evans
There are many kinds of noodles you’re able to use for stir-fries like this.
Lo mein noodles come in a variety of diameters but are typically made with wheat.
What Is in Lo Mein Sauce?
Dad Add: Wasabi Edamame.Nick Evans
I keep the sauce for this recipe very simple, but it still has plenty of flavor.
A little more sauce helps tie everything together.
But dont let that limit you!
Nick Evans
SO many vegetables would go just fine in this stir fry.
Here are a few ideas!
What To Serve With Vegetable Lo Mein?
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This Vegetable Lo Mein is an entire meal on its own.
Pile it in a bowl, and enjoy!
Can You Make Veggie Lo Mein Ahead of Time?
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They reheat really well in the microwave, actually.
The Dad Add: Wasabi Edamame
Wasabi Edamame.
This is a fun topper that I like for stir-fries of all sorts.
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I tend to like my food spicy, but my kids wont eat super spicy stuff.
Some may consider this insanity, but its so much better than dinnertime battles.
Even the vegetables were tried in the tiniest of portions.
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Fill a large pot with water and set it over medium heat.
Add the salt and bring the water to a boil.
Drain the noodles, transfer to a bowl, and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
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Set a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Then add the red pepper, carrot, and cabbage.
Continue to cook for about 3 minutes, stirring regularly until the vegetables are wilted.
Add noodles along with the sauce and stir with the vegetables to combine.
The sauce should coat the noodles and vegetables.
If the noodles seem dry, add more water, a tablespoon at a time.
Taste and adjust the flavor to your liking.
It might need another dash of soy sauce, for example.
Leftovers!you’re able to store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
They will reheat beautifully in the microwave.
