Vegetable Chow mein | Best Chow mein recipe | Veg Chowmein Recipe

chow mein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

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

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce is a vegetarian alternative, and soy sauce is widely available.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein, while seitan is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

Boil water and add 1 tbsp salt.

Cook the thin spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente, then drain.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the chopped white part of the scallions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add the sliced cabbage and shredded carrots; stir-fry until slightly tender.

Add the sliced green bell pepper; cook for another minute until tender.

Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

Pour in 2 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil; mix well to combine.

Add the green part of the scallions and toss everything together.

Serve hot.

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