Vegan Chow Mein
This easy vegan chow mein recipe is filled with vegetables, made with wholesome ingredients and done super quickly, which makes it the perfect weeknight healthy dinner!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 435kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz chow mein noodles or ramen, cooked al dente
- ½ tbsp sesame oil optional, to cook the veggies
- 3 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 tsp fresh ginger chopped small or grated
- 1 ½ cup carrots peeled and julienned
- 1 head of broccoli chopped in bite-size florets
- 3-4 green onion chopped or sliced, plus more for serving
- 3-4 cups green cabbage sliced
- 12 oz bean sprouts or to taste, see note
- sesame seeds optional, for serving
For the sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a wok or a large pan, start by adding the sesame oil and warm up on medium-high heat. Once warmed up, add the garlic, ginger, carrots and broccoli florets. Cook while stirring often until the veggies are tender but still slightly crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Then, add the cabbage and green onions and keep cooking for about 3-5 minutes while stirring. You can add a few tbsp of water or veggie broth once in a while to help steam the veggies.
- Once the veggies are cooked to your liking, then add the sauce, cooked noodles and bean sprouts. Stir to combine and keep heating until all the ingredients are warmed up, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately and garnished with sesame seeds, more green onions and sriracha, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- I used a lot of bean sprouts in my recipe, but feel free to add 1-2 handfuls to start with and add more as needed.
- You can use traditional chow mein noodles, but look for an egg-free brand.
- Make sure to cook your noodles al dente, even a little undercooked. They will keep cooking after added to the veggies and sauce.
- Feel free to add/swap for other veggies! Mushrooms, bok choy, baby corn, snap peas are all great ideas.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 1483mg | Potassium: 937mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 9126IU | Vitamin C: 171mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 5mg