Speedy Chinese Lo Mein

Craving takeout but short on time? This Speedy Chinese Lo Mein recipe is the ultimate solution for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner! Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines tender noodles with a colorful medley of crisp-tender vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas. Infused with an irresistible homemade sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, every bite bursts with authentic flavors. Plus, it’s versatile—add chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make it your own! Perfect for busy evenings, this easy Lo Mein recipe brings the taste of your favorite Chinese restaurant straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz Lo Mein noodles (or spaghetti, if unavailable)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ginger, minced
• 1 cup Carrots, julienned
• 1 medium Bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Snow peas
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 cup Cooked protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu; optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the Lo Mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil to create the sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the carrots, bell pepper, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 6

If using, add the cooked protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu) to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, followed by the sauce mixture. Toss everything together to coat the noodles and vegetables evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your Speedy Chinese Lo Mein!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1044.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1321.7

Total Fat 55.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.0g
Cholesterol 213.0mg	0%
Sodium 3650.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 99.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12.5IU	0%
Calcium 246.0mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 2136.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 32.3%