Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe - Vegan Chinese Noodles ( Lo Mein )

chow mein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh vegetables enhance flavor, while frozen are often cheaper.

Prep your noodles by cooking them according to package instructions.

Heat ground nut oil in a skillet over high heat.

Add sliced garlic and chopped ginger to the oil and infuse for a moment.

Add sliced red onion, celery, and carrots; stir-fry for 90 seconds.

Add bell peppers and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add zucchini and fresh mushrooms; stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Pour in dark soy sauce and add chili flakes; cook for 90 seconds.

Add cooked noodles to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes, mixing well.

Drizzle sesame seed oil and add a little white sugar; mix well.

Add chopped green onions and mix one last time before serving.

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