Description
A quick and easy recipe for homemade Easy Lo Mein packed with colorful vegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that can be customized with your favorite proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
Lo Mein Noodles
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Vegetables
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Add carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, black pepper, and broth.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet along with the sauce mixture. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in sliced green onions just before serving for a fresh, vibrant flavor.
Notes
- For added protein, include cooked chicken, shrimp, or beef.
- Feel free to substitute mushrooms, cabbage, or bean sprouts depending on what you have on hand.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
