Quick Easy Spicy Lo Mein
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Quick Easy Spicy Lo Mein recipe—packed with vibrant veggies, bold flavors, and a touch of heat! Ready in just 25 minutes, this Asian-inspired dish combines tender lo mein noodles (or spaghetti) with a colorful medley of crisp red bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, and savory aromatics like garlic and ginger. Tossed in a perfectly balanced spicy sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, and sesame oil, this stir-fry delivers restaurant-quality flavor from the comfort of your own kitchen. Garnished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds, it’s a quick, customizable, and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Whether you're craving an easy stir-fry, spicy noodles, or flavorful comfort food, this recipe has you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 stalks scallions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or chili sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, and sesame oil to make the spicy sauce. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrots, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the prepared spicy sauce over them.
Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, making sure the noodles are fully coated in the sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your Quick Easy Spicy Lo Mein!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2747 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1442 mg | 31% | |
*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.
