Quick and Tasty Lo Mein

Whip up a restaurant-quality dish in no time with this *Quick and Tasty Lo Mein*! Perfect for busy weeknights, this vibrant stir-fry combines tender lo mein noodles, crisp vegetables like carrots, snap peas, and bell peppers, and an aromatic blend of garlic and ginger for unbeatable flavor. Tossed in a savory homemade sauce featuring soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and a hint of toasted sesame oil, this dish packs bold, umami goodness. Customize it with your choice of protein—whether chicken, shrimp, or tofu—for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy lo mein is the ultimate comfort food that tastes even better than takeout!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz lo mein noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 pieces green onions, sliced
• 8 oz optional protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the optional protein by cooking it in a skillet with a small amount of vegetable oil until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the carrots, red bell pepper, snap peas, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, or until they are slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.

Step 7

Return the cooked protein (if using) to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over everything.

Step 8

Toss the noodles, protein, and vegetables together until everything is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1183.2 grams (1183.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1367

Total Fat 67.70g	87%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.10g
Cholesterol 114mg	38%
Sodium 2020mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 120.60g	44%
Dietary Fiber 17.80g	64%
Total Sugars 31.80g
Protein 87.50g	175%

Vitamin D 14IU	70%
Calcium 236mg	18%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 2161mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 33.5%