Quick Veggie Lo Mein

Takeout has nothing on this Quick Veggie Lo Mein! Make this Chinese restaurant staple in just 20 minutes with whole grain noodles and tender-crisp veggies in a sweet/savory/gingery sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword Quick Veggie Lo Mein

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 309kcal

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti pasta, whole-wheat, dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 clove garlic
1 cup snow peas
2 medium carrot
1 medium bell pepper, red

For the sauce*

4 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten free
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, dried ginger, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Julienne the red bell pepper and carrots.
Heat oil in a large skillet.
Add in the bell pepper and carrots. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add in minced garlic and snow peas and cook for an additional minute, until the garlic is fragrant and the peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
Stir in the cooked noodles, pour over the sauce, and toss to combine.
Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

*If you're adding extra ingredients like chicken, steak, or tofu, or if you're upping the amount of pasta and veg, you may wish to double the sauce!

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