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Chop sticks picking up some noodles from a bowl of vegetable chow mein

Vegetable Chow Mein (Vegan)

Jack Slobodian
This easy 30-minute vegan chow mein has plenty of vegetables and tasty Asian flavors. This recipe will show you how to make vegetable chow mein healthier and tastier than takeout.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 140 g Dried noodles
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut oil
  • 1 Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger minced
  • 1 Small Onion finely sliced
  • 1 Carrot julienne
  • 1 handful White cabbage finely sliced
  • 80 g Bean sprouts
  • Spring onions sliced

Chow Mein Sauce:

  • 45 ml Thai ginger sauce (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 15 ml Light soy sauce (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 15 ml Dark soy sauce (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chow Mein Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Thai ginger sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Cook the Noodles:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the dried noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 15-30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced onion, cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Combine and Cook:

  • Add the cooked noodles to the wok with the vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, keeping everything moving to ensure it heats through evenly.
  • Push the noodles and vegetables to the sides of the wok, creating a space in the center. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce into the center and bring it to a simmer.
  • Once the sauce is simmering, mix everything together, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are coated evenly with the sauce.

Serve:

  • Serve the vegetable chow mein hot, garnished with sliced spring onions.

Notes

Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add or substitute vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms.
Noodle Options: You can use egg noodles, buckwheat, ramen, or any other noodles of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1145mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5105IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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