Vegetarian Mixed Meat Chow Mein
Satisfy your cravings for a hearty, flavor-packed noodle dish with this Vegetarian Mixed "Meat" Chow Mein, a plant-based twist on the classic takeout favorite. Featuring tender chow mein noodles tossed with golden cubes of tofu and savory strips of seitan, this dish delivers the satisfying texture of mixed meats in a vegetarian-friendly form. Bright pops of color and crunch come from fresh julienned red bell peppers, carrots, and crisp bean sprouts, while a fragrant blend of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce ties everything together in a rich, umami-packed glaze. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights or an elevated dinner at home. Serve it piping hot, garnished with extra green onions, for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal that's bursting with bold Asian flavors. Keywords: vegetarian chow mein, plant-based stir-fry, tofu and seitan noodles, quick Asian recipes, vegan chow mein.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams chow mein noodles
- 150 grams firm tofu, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 100 grams seitan, sliced into strips
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 100 grams bean sprouts
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the tofu cubes and seitan strips, and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the red bell pepper and carrot, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.
Return the tofu and seitan to the skillet, then add the cooked noodles.
Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together to combine and ensure that the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
Stir in the sliced green onions, bean sprouts, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, mixing gently.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, by adding more soy sauce if desired.
Serve the chow mein hot, garnished with extra sliced green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.1 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 63.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3959 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.6 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 82.3 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1221 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1711 mg | 36% | |
*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.
