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Vegetable Chow Mein

Easy Veggie Chow Mein Recipe That Bursts With Flavor

This Vegetable Chow Mein is a quick, vibrant dish packed with flavors and textures, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles and Sauce
  • 8 oz Lo mein or chow mein noodles Use fresh or dried; soak dried noodles in hot water.
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce Provides the savory umami base.
  • 2 tbsp Oyster sauce Adds subtle sweetness; substitute with hoisin sauce for vegetarian.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Enhances aroma with a nutty finish.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Helps thicken the sauce.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots Julienned.
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Red, yellow, or green.
  • 1 cup Snap peas or snow peas
  • 4 stalks Green onions Sliced thin.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced.
  • 1 inch Ginger Finely minced.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Tofu or cooked chicken For extra protein.
  • Chili flakes or fresh chili For heat.
  • Sesame seeds For extra texture.

Equipment

  • wok
  • Pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil water, add noodles, cook until al dente (3–4 minutes), drain and toss with a dash of sesame oil.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and a splash of water until smooth; set aside.
  3. Warm 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat until shimmering; swirl to coat the wok.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Toss in carrots, bell peppers, and peas; stir constantly for 2–3 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.
  6. Pour in the sauce mixture, stirring quickly until it thickens and clings to noodles and vegetables in about 1 minute.
  7. Drizzle sesame oil, sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds, then toss once more; serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime for brightness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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