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Vegetable Chow Mein
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5 from 3 votes

Easy Vegetable Chow Mein

Our Vegetable Chow Mein is a vegan version of this classic Chinese take-out dish. This veggie Chow Mein is packed with vegetables and cooked in a delicious homemade Chinese garlic sauce that will make you want to have seconds. This easy noodle dish is perfect for a light meal or a side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Vegetable Chow Mein
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 673kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cabbage
  • 1 carrot large
  • ¼ red bell pepper large
  • ¼ broccoli
  • A handful green beans
  • 1 green chili
  • 2-inch piece ginger
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 7 oz noodles
  • cup Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds

Homemade Chow Mein Sauce

  • 2 ½ tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water or vegetable stock

Instructions

  • Wash and dry all the veggies. Finely slice the cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper. Cut the broccoli into small florets and the green beans into 3 cm long pieces.
  • Finely chop the green chili, ginger (peeled), and garlic cloves.
  • Cook the noodles following the package instructions, drain the water, add some sesame oil to avoid them from sticking, and reserve.
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients using a small or medium-sized bowl. Combine by using a whisk until you have an homogeneous sauce.
  • Add some vegetable oil to a wok and heat to medium-high heat.
  • Stir-fry the green chili, garlic, and ginger for a few minutes until they become fragrant and slightly softened. If you notice that they are cooking too fast or starting to burn, add a little water to deglaze the wok and keep cooking.
  • Add sliced red bell pepper, cabbage, green beans,carrot, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry all the veggies together until they start to soften but still have a slight crunch.
  • Carefully pour in a bit of the cooking Chinese wine and let it cook for a minute or two until it evaporates. Add some water if the veggies are still too crunchy, and cook until the water fully evaporates.
  • Add the cooked noodles.
  • Pour the homemade stir-fried sauce over the noodles and vegetables into the wok.
  • Add sesame seeds. Finally, toss everything together to combine all the flavors and serve.

Notes

For those who love a fiery kick, incorporate spicy ingredients like Sriracha, chili oil, or hot peppers into your vegetable chow mein

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 123g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2385mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 6047IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 4mg