This veggie lo mein is a budget-friendly combination of pasta, healthy veggies, and a slightly spicy-sweet sauce for a satisfying quick-and-easy meal. I used whole grain spaghetti instead of lo mein noodles since they are easier to find in my area.
Ingredients
- 0.33 cups low-sodium soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon riracha , or to taste
- 8 ounces whole-grain spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces aby Bella mushrooms , sliced
- 2 cups snow peas , halved
- 1 large red bell pepper , cored and sliced
- 1 carrot , peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1 small onion , peeled and sliced vertically
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
Instructions
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1
Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and Sriracha together in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.
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2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, stirring occasionally; cook until nearly tender with a bite, 7 to 8 minutes, and drain well.
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3
Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add mushrooms, snow peas, red bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
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4
Add spaghetti and sauce to the skillet and toss with the veggies until well coated. Simmer for 2 minutes to allow pasta to soak up the flavor, and serve.
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