Quick & Flavorful Vegetable Lo Mein
This Quick & Flavorful Vegetable Lo Mein is the perfect solution for a quick weeknight dinner. Using readily available ingredients, this recipe can be on your table in just 10 minutes! The angel hair pasta cooks beautifully, and when tossed with a savory hoisin-soy sauce, it becomes a delightful dish. You can customize with whatever fresh, canned, or frozen veggies you have on hand—mushrooms, baby corn, carrots, broccoli, and onions work particularly well. This dish is not only fast but also a great way to sneak in more vegetables into your meals. Perfect for busy evenings or a hearty lunch!
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Servings
225
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Angel hair pasta
12 ounces (uncooked)
Mixed vegetables
16 ounces (fresh, canned, or frozen (sugar snap pea variety recommended))
Hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons (none)
Vegetable broth
1/2 cup (none)
Soy sauce
2 tablespoons (none)
Cornstarch
1 teaspoon (none)
Ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
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1. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
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2. Add 12 ounces of angel hair pasta and 16 ounces of mixed vegetables to the boiling water.
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3. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the pasta is tender and vegetables are heated through.
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4. While the pasta and vegetables are boiling, prepare the sauce mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, 1/2 cup of vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger until smooth.
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5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain the mixture well and return it to the pot or transfer it into a large serving dish.
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6. Pour the prepared sauce over the pasta and vegetables, tossing to combine until well coated, and heat through for an additional minute or two.
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7. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious homemade Vegetable Lo Mein!
Nutrition Information
0.83g
Fat
45g
Carbs
3g
Protein
1.67g
Fiber
1.17g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quick & Flavorful Vegetable Lo Mein?
It is a 10-minute vegetarian dish featuring angel hair pasta and mixed vegetables tossed in a savory hoisin-soy sauce.
How long does it take to prepare this recipe?
This recipe is very fast and can be on your table in just 10 minutes total.
What type of pasta is used in this lo mein?
The recipe uses 12 ounces of uncooked angel hair pasta which cooks quickly and pairs well with the sauce.
What vegetables are recommended for this dish?
You can use any fresh, canned, or frozen vegetables, but mushrooms, baby corn, carrots, broccoli, and onions work particularly well.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this is a vegetarian dish that uses vegetable broth and mixed vegetables.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are approximately 225 calories per serving of this vegetable lo mein.
What ingredients are in the lo mein sauce?
The sauce is made from a blend of hoisin sauce, vegetable broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ground ginger.
Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes, you can use 16 ounces of frozen mixed vegetables; the sugar snap pea variety is specifically recommended.
How much water do I need to boil the pasta?
You should bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
How long should I cook the pasta and vegetables together?
The pasta and vegetables should be boiled together for about 5 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
What is the purpose of cornstarch in the recipe?
One teaspoon of cornstarch is added to the sauce mixture to help it thicken and coat the noodles properly.
How much hoisin sauce is required?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of hoisin sauce.
Does this recipe use fresh or ground ginger?
This specific recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger for flavoring the sauce.
What is the fat content of this dish?
This lo mein is very low in fat, containing only 0.83g per serving.
How many grams of protein does it provide?
Each serving provides 3g of protein.
How much vegetable broth is needed for the sauce?
You will need 1/2 cup of vegetable broth.
Can I use canned vegetables instead of fresh?
Yes, the recipe is flexible and allows for fresh, canned, or frozen vegetables.
How much soy sauce should be added?
The recipe requires 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
What is the carbohydrate count for this recipe?
There are 45g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much fiber is in the Vegetable Lo Mein?
The dish contains 1.67g of fiber per serving.
Is there much sugar in this recipe?
There is a small amount of sugar, approximately 1.17g per serving.
How many main ingredients are needed?
There are 7 main ingredients: angel hair pasta, mixed vegetables, hoisin sauce, vegetable broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ground ginger.
What do I do after draining the pasta and vegetables?
Return them to the pot or a serving dish and pour the prepared sauce over them, tossing to coat.
Do I need to cook the sauce separately?
No, you whisk the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and then heat them through with the pasta for 1-2 minutes at the end.
Is this considered a one-pot meal?
Yes, since the pasta and vegetables boil in the same pot and are tossed with sauce in the same container, it is categorized as a one-pot meal.
What should I do if the sauce is too thin?
Heating the mixture for an additional minute or two after adding the sauce helps the cornstarch thicken it.
What is the total weight of vegetables used?
The recipe calls for 16 ounces of mixed vegetables.
Can I use this for meal prep?
Yes, it is a great option for a hearty lunch or a quick dinner that can be served warm.
What type of kitchen equipment is needed?
You will need a large pot for boiling and a small bowl for whisking the sauce mixture.
Is the pasta cooked before adding it to the vegetables?
No, the 12 ounces of uncooked angel hair pasta are added to the boiling water at the same time as the vegetables.