Vegetable Lo Mein
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Vegetable Lo Mein is a flavorful dish made with stir-fried noodles and a variety of fresh vegetables, offering a satisfying vegetarian option. This dish provides a good source of protein and iron.
Vegetable Lo Mein is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Vegetable Lo Mein
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Vegetable Lo Mein shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Vegetable Lo Mein is a delightful stir-fried noodle dish packed with fresh vegetables, making it a nutritious and delicious vegetarian option for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •8 oz lo mein noodles
- •2 tbsp soy sauce
- •1 tbsp sesame oil
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 cup broccoli florets
- •1 cup sliced bell peppers
- •1 cup sliced carrots
- •1 cup sugar snap peas
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- •1 tbsp oyster sauce
- •2 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
- 1Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3Add broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until just tender.
- 4Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5Reduce heat to medium and add the cooked noodles to the skillet.
- 6Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce, tossing everything to combine and heat through.
- 7Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Chef Tips
- For added protein, toss in some tofu or tempeh.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.