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    Home » Noodle Recipes » Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein

    Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein

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    Anytime I can skip take-out and replace it with fresh, healthy ingredients is a huge win for me! Anytime I can do that in less time that it would take to get my order delivered is a double win! No seriously. Imagine delicious, vegetable-packed lo mein noodles in less than 15 minutes. Nope, that was not a typo.

    Easy 15-minute lo mein noodles is a no-brainer in our house for an easy weeknight meal. You know, those nights when you have had a long day at the office and cooking dinner is the last thing on your mind. Those nights where you are craving noodles from your local Chinese restaurant. You don't need to wait 45-minutes for take-out anymore when you can make your own delicious and wholesome lo mein noodles in less than 15 minutes!!

    Say goodbye to take-out and make easy 15-minute lo mein at home using fresh and healthy ingredients!

    Say goodbye to take-out and make easy 15-minute lo mein at home using fresh and healthy ingredients!

    This lo mein is so much better than take-out, not only because it is so quick and easy to whip up, but because it is made using fresh and healthy ingredients. Meaning, no MSG. In fact, you could take it to another level and make this dish completely organic by using organic vegetables.

    Say goodbye to take-out and make easy 15-minute lo mein at home using fresh and healthy ingredients!

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    Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
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    Say goodbye to take-out and make easy 15-minute lo mein at home using fresh and healthy ingredients!


    Ingredients

    Sauce:

    • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
    • ½ tablespoon black vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 and ½ teaspoons honey
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

    Lo Mein:

    • 6 ounces dry lo mein noodles (or any egg noodle or even spaghetti)
    • 1 and ½ tablespoons sesame oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 cup broccoli florets
    • ½ cup carrots, julienne cut
    • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
    • 3 cups baby spinach or bok choy
    • sesame seeds (for garnish)

    Instructions

    Make the Sauce:

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and ginger. Set aside.

    Make the Noodles:

    1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

    Make the Lo Mein:

    1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
    2. Add garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots and bell peppers. Stir fry until slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
    3. Stir in the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
    4. Stir in the noodles and sauce. Toss to combine.
    5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve.

    Notes

    How about adding some protein? For a variation, cook some tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp, set it aside and add it to your noodles at the end.

    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 15 min
    • Category: Main
    • Cuisine: Chinese

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    1. Ursula says

      May 07, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      Omgosh! This was sooo good! Will definitely be making this again!

      ★★★★★

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        May 08, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks Ursula! So glad you liked the recipe 🙂

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    2. V says

      October 07, 2019 at 10:32 pm

      What is Mirin? I can't find it in the ingredients?

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        October 13, 2019 at 5:06 pm

        Ah thank you for that! It should read "vinegar". I have corrected that, thank you!!

        Reply
    3. Christine says

      May 08, 2017 at 12:52 am

      I need more simple, quick, and healthy dinners like this in my life - Looks great!

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