Quick and Tasty Lo Mein
Whip up a restaurant-quality dish in no time with this *Quick and Tasty Lo Mein*! Perfect for busy weeknights, this vibrant stir-fry combines tender lo mein noodles, crisp vegetables like carrots, snap peas, and bell peppers, and an aromatic blend of garlic and ginger for unbeatable flavor. Tossed in a savory homemade sauce featuring soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and a hint of toasted sesame oil, this dish packs bold, umami goodness. Customize it with your choice of protein—whether chicken, shrimp, or tofu—for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy lo mein is the ultimate comfort food that tastes even better than takeout!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz lo mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced
- 8 oz optional protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.)
Instructions
Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Prepare the optional protein by cooking it in a skillet with a small amount of vegetable oil until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the carrots, red bell pepper, snap peas, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, or until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
Return the cooked protein (if using) to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over everything.
Toss the noodles, protein, and vegetables together until everything is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 2020 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 87.5 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2161 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
