Looking for a quick, tasty, and nutritious meal? This Vegetable Lo Mein recipe is a perfect way to turn ingredients from our Food Distributions into a flavorful, satisfying dish! Packed with fresh veggies and tossed in a delicious sauce, this meal comes together in no time. Plus, you can customize it by adding your favorite protein!
What You’ll Need
Most of these ingredients can be found at one of our Food Distributions, making it an easy meal to whip up at home!
Sauce:
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
Veggies & Noodles:
- 2 carrots, sliced
- ½ onion, sliced
- 3 cups cabbage, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 8 oz dry noodles (rice, egg, or even spaghetti—whatever you have!)
Optional Protein:
- Shrimp, beef, chicken, or pork
- If precooked, add in Step 6. If raw, cook with the veggies in Step 4.
How to Make It
- Prep your veggies! Slice the onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, and green onion. Set them aside.
- Mix up the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Cook the noodles. Boil them according to the package directions. Once cooked, rinse under cold water to stop them from overcooking.
- Sauté the veggies. Heat a little oil in a pan or wok. Add the garlic, carrots, and onions. Cook for 2 minutes. If you're adding raw protein, now is the time!
- Add the cabbage. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Bring it all together. Add the cooked noodles and sauce to the pan. Stir well until everything is evenly coated in that delicious sauce.
- Serve and enjoy! Garnish with green onions for a fresh crunch.
Pro Tips:
✔ No hoisin sauce? Try using a little extra soy sauce with a teaspoon of honey or peanut butter for a similar flavor!
✔ Swap in any veggies you have—bell peppers, broccoli, or spinach would all work great!
✔ This dish is great for meal prep—store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days!
Happy cooking!
