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Easy Lo Mein recipe cooking in wok with colorful vegetables and noodles being stir-fried

Easy Lo Mein

Quick and delicious lo mein with stir-fried noodles, fresh vegetables, and savory sauce ready in 30 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz lo mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced, any color
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot for cooking noodles
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Colander
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook lo mein noodles according to package directions, about 4-5 minutes for dried noodles. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking, then toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
  2. While noodles cook, prep your vegetables. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add minced garlic and white parts of green onions, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let the garlic brown or it'll turn bitter.
  4. Add bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and bright colored.
  5. Add bean sprouts and ginger, cooking another 1-2 minutes. The sprouts should still have some crunch.
  6. Add cooked noodles to the pan and gently toss. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, then pour over everything.
  7. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and well-coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot garnished with green onion tops and sesame seeds.

Notes

Cook noodles until just tender to prevent mushiness. Keep vegetables tender-crisp for best texture. Can be customized with your favorite proteins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu.