Vegetarian Panda Express Style Chow Mein

Recreate the irresistible flavors of takeout at home with this Vegetarian Panda Express Style Chow Mein—a quick, savory, and umami-packed noodle dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners! Featuring tender yakisoba noodles stir-fried with crisp vegetables like cabbage, carrots, celery, and onions, this chow mein is tossed in a delectable soy-based sauce enriched with vegetarian oyster sauce and a hint of white pepper. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a stunning balance of simplicity and flavor, offering restaurant-quality results in less time than delivery. Top it off with fresh green onions for a burst of aroma and serve it as a satisfying main dish or a crowd-pleasing side. Perfect for vegetarians and noodle lovers alike, this meal will become your go-to for quick and delicious comfort food! Keywords: Vegetarian Chow Mein, Panda Express Copycat, Easy Stir Fry Noodles, Homemade Takeout Recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz Yakisoba noodles
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Onion
• 2 sliced diagonally Celery stalks
• 2 cups, shredded Cabbage
• 1 large, julienned Carrot
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (vegetarian) Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 2 sliced Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Begin by boiling a pot of water. Once boiling, add the yakisoba noodles and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and become translucent.

Step 4

Next, add the sliced celery and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Add the shredded cabbage and julienned carrot, and continue to sauté for an additional 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and add the cooked yakisoba noodles to the skillet, tossing them with the vegetables to combine.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and ground white pepper until well combined.

Step 8

Pour the sauce over the noodle and vegetable mixture, stirring well to ensure even coating of the sauce.

Step 9

Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, tossing constantly until everything is well mixed and heated through.

Step 10

Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top and give the chow mein a final toss before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot as a delicious vegetarian main course or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1399.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1095.0

Total Fat 37.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4611.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 33.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443.4mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2619.2mg	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: 28.9%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 59.8%