Best 5 Super Easy Lo Mein Recipes

Lo mein is a popular Chinese noodle dish that is often served as a main course or as a side dish. It is made with wheat noodles that are stir-fried with vegetables and a protein, such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu. The sauce is typically made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

This article provides three different recipes for lo mein: a classic lo mein recipe, a vegetarian lo mein recipe, and a chicken lo mein recipe. The classic lo mein recipe is made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and a protein of your choice. The vegetarian lo mein recipe is made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and tofu. The chicken lo mein recipe is made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and chicken.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. They are also all delicious and packed with flavor. So whether you are a fan of classic lo mein, vegetarian lo mein, or chicken lo mein, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LO MEIN

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The easiest lo mein you will ever make in 15 minutes from start to finish. It is so much quicker, tastier and healthier than take-out!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories asian inspired

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces lo mein egg noodles*
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 cup snow peas
3 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, or more, to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger and Sriracha; set aside. In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in snow peas and spinach until the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in egg noodles and soy sauce mixture, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

SUPER EASY LO MEIN

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This is a really easy recipe, using mostly ingredients that you probaly already have. Takes only about 5 minutes to cook! You can also add any fresh, canned, or frozen veggies that you would like, such as mushrooms, baby corn, carrots, broccoli, onions, etc.

Provided by Stefany Anne

Categories Spaghetti

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 ounces angel hair pasta
16 ounces mixed vegetables (sugar snap pea variety is what I used)
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add Angel hair pasta and mixed veggies to pot.
Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Combine the hoisin sauce, broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger in a small bowl.
When pasta is done, drain well. Transfer back into the pot, or into a serving dish.
Combine with the sauce mixture.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 579.9, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 10.3

RACH'S NO-PAIN LO MEIN IS A TAKE-OUT MEAL MADE EASY

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Use whatever cooked protein you have on hand in Rach's easy, vegetable-packed lo mein that's tossed in a yummy Asian sauce.

Provided by Rachael Ray

Number Of Ingredients 32

Ingredients

½ cup bone broth (stock or vegetable broth)
About 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce (Rach's go-to is Pearl River)
About 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (Rach's go-to is Pearl River)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar or superfine sugar
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or hot sauce of choice
1 to 1 ½ inches peeled ginger
grated or minced
2 cloves garlic
grated or minced
3 tablespoons neutral oil
½ pound mushrooms
such as hen-of-the-woods
shitake or white
sliced
12 ounces fresh spaghetti or linguini or Chinese egg noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 sweet/bell pepper
quartered lengthwise
seeded and sliced
1 large carrot
julienne sliced or matchsticks
2 cups cabbage
thinly sliced
1 cup bean sprouts
1 bunch scallions
sliced on slight bias
whites and greens separated
1 ½ to 2 cups cooked protein
Toasted sesame seeds
for garnish

Steps:

For the sauce, combine in a pot and warm over medium heat, then reduce at low bubble while you prepare noodles
For the lo mein, bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat, 3 turns of the pan, cook mushrooms 2-3 minutes
Drop noodles or pasta into pot, cook about 3 minutes
Add sesame oil to mushrooms with peppers, carrots, cabbage, sprouts and scallion whites, toss 2-3 minutes
Drain pasta, add to vegetables, and add sauce and cooked protein
Toss to combine and serve topped with scallion tops and sesame seeds

EASY VEGETABLE LO MEIN

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This veggie-packed lo mein is a filling, super fast, super easy noodle stir fry. It uses staple vegetables like cabbage and carrots, with bell peppers for a pop of color. Use what you have on hand - lo mein is a great mix and match meal.

Provided by Nick Evans

Categories Dinner Budget Kid-friendly Pantry Meal Quick and Easy Restaurant Favorite Stir-fry

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

For the sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the lo mein:
10 ounces lo mein noodles, fresh or dry
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 carrot, grated
1 small head napa cabbage, chopped
To garnish:
Fresh scallion, chopped
Sesame seeds
Wasabi edamame (Dad Add)

Steps:

Serve: Serve the Veggie Lo Mein topped with scallions, sesame seeds, and wasabi edamame (if you like it hot) for some nice spicy crunch. Leftovers! You can store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. They will reheat beautifully in the microwave.

LO MEIN NOODLES

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This was a blend of multiple lo mein recipes I found. Add your favorite meat for a main dish, or make as a side dish to your favorite homemade chinese dinner. If you use meat, cook the meat in the pan first, and then pull out and set aside.

Provided by SarBetEns

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 large carrots, cut into large matchsticks
½ sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Rinse spaghetti with cold water to cool; drain.
Whisk soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, and ground ginger together in a bowl.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, sweet onion, and green onion in the hot oil until slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes; add spaghetti and sauce mixture. Continue to cook, tossing to mix, until the noodles and sauce are hot, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 798 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh vegetables. If using frozen vegetables, thaw them completely before cooking.
If you don't have shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or Chinese rice wine.
To make your lo mein noodles more flavorful, cook them in chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
If you like your lo mein spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.
Lo mein is a great dish to meal prep. Simply cook the noodles and vegetables ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. When you're ready to eat, simply reheat the noodles and vegetables and add the sauce.

Conclusion:

Lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make noodle dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lo mein a try.

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