Simple “Just Like Takeout” Vegetable Lo Mein
This vegetable lo mein is fast, flexible, and hits all the salty, savory notes you want from takeout, without leaving the house. Made with spaghetti noodles, freezer-friendly veggies, and a bold sesame-soy sauce, it’s a weeknight dinner I make on repeat (and happily eat straight from the pan).
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz spaghetti noodles ramen noodles or lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 frozen cube garlic
- 1 frozen cube ginger
- 1 cup frozen edamame
- 2 cups frozen broccoli
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 can sliced water chestnuts
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
Lo Mein Sauce
- ⅓ cup Soy or Tamari Sauce
- 2 TB Sesame oil
- 1 frozen cube garlic
- 1 frozen cube ginger
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. While the noodles cook, make the sauce. Add all sauce ingredients to a jar or bowl and shake or whisk until combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Add the edamame, carrots, and broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8–10 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and shredded cabbage and cook until the cabbage wilts.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything and toss to coat. Cook for another 2–3 minutes over medium-low heat, until everything is well combined and glossy.
Notes
- Frozen veggies are encouraged. But you can easily use fresh veggie if that what you have on hand.
- I often double the sauce. Especially if I want extra saucy lo mein or leftovers that reheat really well.
- Vegetarian by default, the vegetable lo mein is also great topped with salmon bites, tofu, or other leftover protein if you want to bulk it up.
- Leftovers are excellent. Just like takeout, this lo mein tastes great the next day, warm or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2832IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
