Lo Mein with Vegetables - Lo Mein Noodles - Rasa Malaysia (2024)

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Authentic Lo Mein with vegetables and mushrooms. Easy lo mein recipe with egg noodles, healthy ingredients, yummy sauce and takes 15 mins to make!

Lo Mein

This Lo Mein recipe is made with egg noodles and a variety of vegetables.

It’s healthy, authentic and low in calories.

It has my favorite veggies such as bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and red bell peppers.

The veggies add lots of texture and colors to this beautiful dish.

This noodle dish can be adapted to fit your taste. You can add any vegetables, greens and mushrooms you like.

Vegetable Lo Mein Ingredients

This easy recipe calls for the following ingredients:

• Lo Mein noodles or egg noodles
• Crisp vegetables such as Napa cabbage, baby bok choy or regular bok choy
• Green, red and/or yellow bell peppers
• Green beans
• Carrots
• Shiitake, white or brown mushrooms
• Seasoning sauce: oyster sauce, soy sauce and dark soy sauce

How to Make Lo Mein?

The method and directions involve 3 simple steps. First, cook the noodles according to the package instructions.

Next, combine all the seasonings for the Lo Mein sauce.

Stir-fry the garlic and vegetables in a skillet, add the sauce and stir in, mix and toss the noodles and you will have an easy homemade noodle dish.

Difference between Lo Mein and Chow Mein

What’s the difference between the two?

The former is soft, slightly wet, with every strand of the noodles coated with the sauce.

The noodles are mixed and tossed with the sauce and not stir-fried.

Chow mein is stir-fried egg noodles. Click here for Chow Mein vs Lo Mein.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Recipe Vegan?

Even though this recipe is made with veggies, it’s not vegan because the noodles are egg noodles.

If you want to turn this into a vegan dish, you may use vegan noodles or Soba noodles.

Can I Add Tofu to the Noodles?

Yes, you can. For the best results, please use firm tofu.

Where to Buy Lo Mein Noodles?

You can find dried egg noodles in the international aisle of regular food stores or supermarkets.

I recommend Simply Asia Chinese Style Lo Mein Noodles.

Can I Use Spaghetti?

Yes you can! Spaghetti is a a good substitute if you can’t find dried egg noodles.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 490 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

This meal is best served with side dishes. For a wholesome Chinese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.