Szechuan Style Lo Mein

Spice up your dinner routine with this vibrant Szechuan Style Lo Mein, a tantalizing blend of bold flavors and irresistible textures. This quick and easy recipe combines tender lo mein noodles with a medley of crisp vegetables—carrots, red bell pepper, and snap peas—stir-fried to perfection. The star of the dish is the rich, aromatic sauce infused with soy sauce, hoisin, and a touch of sesame oil, perfectly balanced with the tingling heat of Szechuan peppercorns and red chili flakes. Garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this dish delivers an authentic taste of Szechuan cuisine in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive weekend feast, this spicy lo mein is sure to satisfy your cravings for Asian-inspired comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz lo mein noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat.

Step 4

Add minced garlic, ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, and red chili flakes. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Reduce heat to medium and add the cooked noodles to the wok. Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to evenly coat.

Step 7

Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently, until the noodles are heated through and the sauce is absorbed.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your spicy Szechuan Style Lo Mein!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1098.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1287.9

Total Fat 70.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.2g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 6093.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.1g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 351.6mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 1861.0mg	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: 46.2%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 43.0%