Easy Lo Mein Recipe
A quick and delicious lo mein recipe loaded with vegetables and tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want a healthy, satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
How to Make the Best Easy Lo Mein
Easy Lo Mein is a go-to recipe for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. This vibrant stir-fry features tender noodles tossed with an assortment of fresh vegetables—mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, and snow peas—all brought together with a savory, slightly spicy sauce. The combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of sriracha creates authentic lo mein flavor that rivals your favorite takeout.
What makes this recipe so versatile is the flexibility to use whatever vegetables you have on hand or prefer. The cooking method is straightforward—quickly sauté the aromatics, add your vegetables, toss in the noodles, and finish with a flavorful sauce. The key is keeping your heat high and your movements quick to maintain that perfect tender-crisp texture of the vegetables.
Whether you’re cooking for two on a busy Tuesday night or meal prepping for the week, this Easy Lo Mein delivers restaurant-quality results without the takeout price tag. Serve immediately while everything is still hot and the vegetables retain their slight crunch.
Easy Lo Mein
A quick and delicious lo mein recipe loaded with vegetables and tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want a healthy, satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Noodles & Sauce
Vegetables & Oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Set water to boil and cook the noodles according to package directions.
- While water heats, stir together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Prep all vegetables and set near the stove.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms, sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and ginger, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, carrots, cabbage, and snow peas. Stir often, cooking until tender but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss to incorporate.
- Pour in the lo mein sauce and stir continuously for 2 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a splash of water to loosen.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with green onion.
