Best 6 Vegetable Chow Mein Recipes

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Journey into the realm of flavors with our delectable Vegetable Chow Mein, a symphony of vibrant vegetables, tender noodles, and a savory sauce that dances on your palate. This versatile dish, hailing from the bustling streets of Asia, has captured hearts and taste buds worldwide.

Our collection of Vegetable Chow Mein recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned wok warrior or a novice cook seeking a culinary adventure, we've got you covered. From classic recipes that stay true to tradition to innovative variations that add a modern twist, our curated selection promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

Indulge in the classic Vegetable Chow Mein, a harmonious blend of crisp-tender vegetables, chewy noodles, and a rich, flavorful sauce. For a healthier twist, try our Low-Carb Vegetable Chow Mein, where zucchini noodles replace traditional noodles, creating a guilt-free indulgence.

If you're craving a vegetarian delight, our Vegetarian Chow Mein is a symphony of colorful vegetables, tossed in a savory sauce and crowned with crispy bean sprouts. For a vegan alternative, our Vegan Chow Mein offers a symphony of vibrant vegetables, coated in a rich, plant-based sauce, promising a satisfying and compassionate meal.

Explore the depths of flavor with our Spicy Vegetable Chow Mein, where a fiery sauce ignites your taste buds with a thrilling kick. If you prefer a milder experience, our Mild Vegetable Chow Mein offers a gentle embrace of flavors, perfect for those who savor subtlety.

Our collection caters to diverse dietary needs and preferences, ensuring that everyone can embark on this culinary journey. So, gather your ingredients, heat your wok, and let's embark on a delicious adventure with our Vegetable Chow Mein recipes!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 32m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces to yield about 2 cups
2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size pieces
8 ounces fresh or dried chow mein noodles
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 large shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup hoisin sauce*
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the beans and carrots and cook for 1 minute. Drain and put in a bowl of iced water until cool, about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  • Return the water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the noodles, ginger and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are lightly browned. Add the mushrooms, beans, carrots, and water chestnuts and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until slightly reduced and thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer the chow mein to a large bowl and garnish with the green onions before serving.

PORK AND VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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I've found stir-frying to be a good way of disguising vegetables that kids don't normally eat.-Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Partially freeze pork. Slice across the grain into 1/4-in. thick strips; set aside. Combine broth, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger; set aside. In a large skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, stir-fry pork and garlic for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add carrots, celery, onion, cabbage and spinach; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add broth mixture; cover and simmer for 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups mixed fresh mushrooms (shiitake, king trumpet, cremini, button, etc.), sliced
Pinch Chinese five-spice powder
One 6-ounce bag baby spinach
1 to 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
Pinch salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/2 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Fill a wok or medium saucepan with water, bring to a boil and cook the egg noodles until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain, then coat with the toasted sesame oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together and set aside.
  • Heat a wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the wok is smoking, add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and cook until starting to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the mushrooms with the Chinese five-spice powder. Stir-fry for 1 minute more, then add the spinach and stir-fry for another minute until wilted (you can add a few tablespoons of water to help create some steam to cook the spinach if necessary). Toss in the cooked egg noodles, season with the light soy sauce and salt. Garnish with sliced scallions, toasted black and white sesame seeds and serve immediately.

EASY VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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You don't need takeout with this easy chow mein recipe. Veggie lovers rejoice: snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms all round out this easy Asian-inspired dish. Add a few extra ingredients and your homemade chow mein is ready to devour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bag (1 lb) frozen snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms
2 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
4 cups chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Mix broth, cornstarch, oyster sauce and pepper sauce; set aside.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and frozen vegetables in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in coleslaw mix and broth mixture. Cook and stir 1 1/2 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by wandab0811

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces to yield about 2 cups
2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size pieces
8 ounces fresh or dried chow mein noodles
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 large shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup hoisin sauce*
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Can be found at specialty Asian markets

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the beans and carrots and cook for 1 minute. Drain and put in a bowl of iced water until cool, about 1 minute. Drain and set aside. Return the water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the noodles, ginger and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are lightly browned. Add the mushrooms, beans, carrots, and water chestnuts and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until slightly reduced and thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the chow mein to a large bowl and garnish with the green onions before serving.

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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This can serve a few or a lot depending on how many veggies you add. If there's any left, it does warm up well. It does call for oyster sauce, but you can omit it if you prefer.

Provided by Kathy W

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 16

SUGGESTED VEGGIES - USE ANY OR ALL
8 oz mushrooms, quartered
1 c broccoli florets
1/2 c carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 c sliced bok choy
1 medium onion, cut in large slivers
1 can(s) water chestnuts
1 can(s) bean sprouts
1 can(s) baby corn
salt and pepper
SAUCE
1 c water
2 1/2 Tbsp tamari
2 Tbsp corn starch
1/2 tsp oyster sauce or to taste (for vegetarians or seafood allergies - omit and add a bit more soy sauce or worcestershire sauce)
1 pkg chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together cornstarch, water, tamari and oyster sauce. Set aside.
  • 2. Stir fry the veggies, starting with the onions. Stir fry a couple of minutes then add the carrots and sitr fry a couple more minutes. Next add broccoli and mushrooms, stir frying a couple of minutes or so after each addition (You start with the veggies that take longest to cook and then the ones that just need heated through) - you'll want them tender crisp.
  • 3. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. (Just Remember!! there is tamari in the sauce so don't over salt - if you use regular soy sauce instead of tamari, it is even saltier than tamari)
  • 4. Make a "well" in the center of the veggies and add about half of the sauce. Stir until thickened. Mix in vegetables, remake the "well" and repeat with the rest of the sauce.
  • 5. Mix in the veggies to coat with the sauce and serve with the chow mein noodles on the side.

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your chow mein the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables are a good option.
  • Blanch your vegetables: Blanching your vegetables before stir-frying them will help them retain their color and nutrients. To blanch vegetables, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain the vegetables and immediately rinse them with cold water.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help prevent your food from sticking. To season a wok, heat it over high heat until it is smoking. Add a tablespoon of oil and swirl it around the wok. Let the oil smoke for a few seconds, then remove it from the heat. Wipe the wok clean with a paper towel.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions: Chow mein noodles are typically cooked in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender. Be sure to rinse the noodles with cold water after cooking to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Use a high-quality sauce: The sauce is what really makes chow mein special. Be sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and that you enjoy. You can find chow mein sauce at most Asian grocery stores.
  • Serve chow mein immediately: Chow mein is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will help prevent the noodles from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Vegetable chow mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. By following these tips, you can make the best vegetable chow mein possible. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give vegetable chow mein a try!

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