Vegetable Lo Mein

My Chopstick Drumsticks hiding in the background

A few days ago Britt and I decided we wanted to cook up a Veggie Lo Mein. After digging around online, we found a recipe we mostly liked, and changed it around to how we wanted it. We went out and grabbed the ingredients, then tonight we made it for supper. It is a pretty easy meal to make, especially with both people working on it. (Takes about 30 minutes or so.) I quite enjoyed the meal, and since it was only the two of us eating, there's plenty left for work lunches, which is always a bonus. You could also use this as a good side dish. Bear in mind that this recipe yields a good amount of food.

Recipe for Vegetable Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 8 oz broccoli crowns, cut into small florets
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 4 oz of bean spouts
• 4 oz of julienned carrots
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium-large onion, halved from pole to pole, each half cut into sixths
• 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

Lo Mein Sauce

• ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Bring 2 quarts of water and a generous sprinkling of salt to a boil in large pot. Add broccoli; cook until crisp-tender. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.

Boil lo mein noodles according to the packaging. We used Nasoya Chinese Style Noodles,
and they were done in 3 minutes. When cooked, remove from water, and set aside.

Mix Lo Mein Sauce together in a medium bowl.

Meanwhile, heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and the onion; stir-fry until crisp and slightly browned. Add broccoli, carrots, and bean sprouts; cook until heated through. Add mushrooms; stir-fry until just cooked. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant. Transfer to a plate or bowl and add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the empty skillet; heat until shimmering. Add lo mein noodles; stir-fry until heated through. Return the vegetable mixture to pan, along with the Lo Mein sauce; stir-fry to combine. 
Serve immediately, and Enjoy.

Serves ~ 6