Looking for an easy Chinese New Year or Hawaiian luau recipe? Find out how to make this simple Chinese Vegetable Lo Mein recipe that’s always a hit!
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Chinese New Year is coming up, and that’s a big deal in our family.
While it’s usually all about spending time with family, it’s also about all the yummy food we get to eat.
This easy vegetable lo mein recipe is a kid-friendly staple at any Chinese New Year dinner.
Plus, you can always add in chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or tofu to make it a meal on its own. It’s super versatile.
And if you’re throwing a Hawaiian luau, you’ll definitely want to make a whole sheet pan of these vegetable lo mein noodles.
They are the perfect side dish for kalua pork, shoyu chicken, or teriyaki chicken skewers.
Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe
Serves 6
Vegetable Lo Mein Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 to 5 cups vegetables, cut thin (I used broccoli florets, julienned carrot sticks, and 1 cup bean sprouts)
- 1 (14 ounce) package lo mein noodles, cooked according to package directions
For the sauce:
- 1 ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon PLUS 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ to 1 teaspoon xanthan gum, for thickening
How to Make Veggie Lo Mein
In a large (12 inch or larger) skillet, wok, or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the vegetables. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Whisk together the sauce ingredients. Pour over the vegetables and bring to a boil.
Add the cooked noodles and toss together to coat in the sauce.
And that’s it! I told you this veggie lo mein recipe was super easy!
Chinese Lo Mein FAQs
Lo mein is a Chinese noodle dish that usually has vegetables and a protein.
Lo mein noodles are cooked by boiling, while chow mein noodles are fried.
Yes, as long as you stick to the portion size. You can also add in extra veggies to boost the amount of nutrients.
Looking for other Asian recipes to try? Learn how to make Mochiko Chicken, Shoyu Chicken, or General Tso’s Chicken.
Easy Vegetable Lo Mein
This quick and simple Vegetable Lo Mein recipe is the perfect side dish for any Chinese food or you can eat it as a meal in its own.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 to 5 cups vegetables, cut thin (I used broccoli florets, julienned carrot sticks, and 1 cup bean sprouts)
- 1 (14 ounce) package lo mein noodles, cooked according to package directions
- For the sauce:
- 1 ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup liquid aminos
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon PLUS 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ to 1 teaspoon xanthan gum, for thickening
Instructions
- In a large (12 inch or larger) skillet, wok, or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the vegetables. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients. Pour over the vegetables and bring to a boil.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss together to coat in the sauce.
Notes
You can substitute in your favorite vegetables, like baby bok choy, sugar snap peas, or bell peppers to change it up.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 467Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1158mgCarbohydrates: 87gFiber: 27gSugar: 20gProtein: 21g