Description
Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender noodles coated in a sweet and savory sauce, combined with colorful mixed vegetables, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a meal that impresses everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup protein (tofu, chicken, or shrimp) – optional
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente (3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. If using protein, add it now and cook until heated through.
- Pour in soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil over the mixture; stir well to combine.
- Gently fold in cooked lo mein noodles and cook for an additional minute to warm through. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg