Quick Easy Spicy Lo Mein

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Quick Easy Spicy Lo Mein recipe—packed with vibrant veggies, bold flavors, and a touch of heat! Ready in just 25 minutes, this Asian-inspired dish combines tender lo mein noodles (or spaghetti) with a colorful medley of crisp red bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, and savory aromatics like garlic and ginger. Tossed in a perfectly balanced spicy sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, and sesame oil, this stir-fry delivers restaurant-quality flavor from the comfort of your own kitchen. Garnished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds, it’s a quick, customizable, and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Whether you're craving an easy stir-fry, spicy noodles, or flavorful comfort food, this recipe has you covered!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha (or chili sauce)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, and sesame oil to make the spicy sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrots, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 6

Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the prepared spicy sauce over them.

Step 7

Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, making sure the noodles are fully coated in the sauce.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your Quick Easy Spicy Lo Mein!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	739.3 grams (739.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	844

Total Fat 48.10g	62%
Saturated Fat 7.10g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2747mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 86.30g	31%
Dietary Fiber 13.10g	47%
Total Sugars 22.40g
Protein 18.60g	37%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179mg	14%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1442mg	31%

*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: 50.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 40.5%