Vegan Lo Mein Recipe
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (about 225g) vegan lo mein noodles or any other vegan noodles of your choice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (use a mix of colors for visual appeal)
- 2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening the sauce)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onion, bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the vegetables, and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the wok.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the wok and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked noodles to the wok and toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and the vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious vegan lo mein!