Description
This Easy Lo Mein recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s packed with colorful vegetables, savory soy sauce, and a hint of spice from Sriracha. Skip the take-out and enjoy a homemade, restaurant-quality meal that’s satisfying and customizable with your favorite protein.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- ½ cup snow peas
- 3 cups baby spinach
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (or more, to taste)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and Sriracha. Set aside.
- Cook the lo mein noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir frequently and cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add snow peas and spinach, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Add the cooked noodles and the prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss everything gently to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a heartier dish, add chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- You can swap vegetables based on preference or availability, such as broccoli, zucchini, or bok choy.
- Adjust the Sriracha amount to control the spice level, or use chili flakes for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Asian, Quick & Easy
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
