Vegetable Chow Mein
Loaded with vegetables and tons of flavor, this Vegetable Chow Mein is just like take-out but much healthier! Ready in just minutes, this is a perfect quick and easy stir-fry recipe for busy weeknights, and a great way to clear out the fridge.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chow mein noodles
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 heads bok choy, cut into quarters
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- green onions for serving, if desired
- sesame seeds for serving, if desired
Chow Mein Sauce
- 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add in onions, bell peppers and carrots. Saute for about 3 minutes stirring constantly or until the vegetables start to get some color on them.
- Add in bok choy, ginger and garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes or until the bok choy starts to wilt.
- Add in mushrooms and cook for another minute or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the cooked noodles and chow mein sauce and toss to coat the noodles and vegetables in the sauce.Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.
Chow Mein Sauce
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar and rice wine vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1758mgPotassium: 2069mgFiber: 12gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 33555IUVitamin C: 344mgCalcium: 701mgIron: 8mg