Easy Lo Mein - Ready in 20 Minutes! (2024)

Egg noodles coated with a sweet and savory sauce and tossed with a variety of vegetables, this Lo Mein recipe is filling, healthy, and easy to make. You won’t have any problem skipping takeout because this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes!

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Easy Lo Mein Recipe

This Vegetable Lo Mein is comprised of soft, tender noodles coated in a savory but sweet sauce. I loaded this up with veggies too, from snow peas and peppers to mushrooms and carrots. It’s just so good. I’ve found that this is an easy recipe to sneak some extra vegetables in without anyone complaining because they love the noodles so much.

Better yet, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes! It’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you just don’t have time to cook, but don’t want fast food either.

What is Lo Mein?

Lo mein is not only a popular Chinese takeout dish but one that originates from Chinese street food stalls. It’s made with soft, tender noodles coated in a sweet and savory sauce. Recipes vary but you can find it loaded up with veggies (as I do in this recipe) or add in some protein like chicken or beef.

Lo Mein vs Chow Mein

Lo mein and chow mein are two Chinese noodle dishes that are frequently confused. While they both have similar ingredients, they are slightly different. Lo mein translates to “tossed noodles” while chow mein means “fried noodles”. In lo mein, the noodles are tossed with the sauce and veggies after being fully cooked while in chow mein, the noodles are pan-fried as well.

Ingredients Needed

This recipe uses flavors typical of Asian dishes and any that you don’t have in your cupboard can likely be found in the international section of your grocery store.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

• Dry lo mein egg noodles – You can also use spaghetti or protein spaghetti noodles.
• Veggies – Mushrooms, bell pepper, carrot, snow peas, and scallions are my veggies of choice, chich add flavor, texture, color, and nutrients.
• Soy sauce – Use low sodium to prevent the dish from being salty.
• Hoisin sauce – You can also use oyster sauce if you don’t need this to be vegetarian.
• Brown sugar – Adds sweetness to the sauce.
• Sesame oil – Adds wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.
• Chili garlic sauce – For just a bit of heat.
• Garlic & ginger – For aromatics and flavor.

What Are Lo Mein Noodles?

Egg noodles are used in this dish. You can find dried lo mein noodles or fresh ones in the refrigerated section. In a pinch, you can also use ramen or spaghetti noodles.

Recipe Variations

There are many variations to this classic takeout dish. Here are a few ways to customize it!

• Switch up the veggies. Pretty much any vegetables can be used. Try broccoli, bok choy, water chestnuts, cabbage, or pretty much anything else.
• Add some egg. To keep this a vegetarian dish and still add in some protein, add in some scrambled egg.
• Add some protein. If you don’t need this dish to be meatless, chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, and tofu can all be added to this recipe. Cook them separately then stir in with the rest of the ingredients.

How to Make Lo Mein

Here’s how to make this quick and easy recipe at home in just 20 minutes!
(Scroll down to the printable recipe card for details and measurements, and don’t miss the video below.)

1. Make the sauce. Whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
2. Cook the noodles. Boil the noodles according to package directions.
3. Cook the veggies. Cook the garlic, ginger, mushrooms, pepper, and carrot in the sesame oil until tender. Stir in the snow peas and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Assemble. Stir in the cooked noodles, sauce, and scallions. Toss to combine. Enjoy.

Video: How to Make Vegetable Lo Mein

Serving Suggestions

Vegetable lo mein can be served as the main dish or as a side to other recipes. I love serving it in place of rice with dishes like beef and broccoli and honey walnut shrimp. If you serve it as the main, egg rolls and crab rangoon both make easy and tasty sides!

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Storing leftovers. Leftover lo mein will last in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Reheat either on the stovetop or in the microwave. Note that the noodles can soak up the sauce so you may want to add extra or a little broth when reheating.
• Freeze. You can also freeze this dish for up to 2 months. Once cooled, transfer to airtight containers. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat on the stovetop. Add a splash of water, broth, or extra sauce to prevent it from drying out.

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• Stir Fry Sauce {all purpose}
• Vegetable Stir Fry
• Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
• Moo Shu Pork
• Chicken Pad Thai
• Sweet and Sour Chicken

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