Veggie Chow Mein | Cheap Plant-Based Meal
This one-pan Veggie Chow Mein is a delicious medley of fresh veggies and Asian-style noodles bursting with savory and umami goodness! It is easy to make, super versatile, and is way cheaper to make at home than ordering it at a restaurant. It is perfect when you need a quick yet healthy and filling dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package of Asian-style noodles 8 ounce, (like rice noodles, udon, or ramen)
- 1 tablespoon of canola oil or vegetable oil
- 3 ribs of thinly sliced celery
- ½ of a yellow onion
- 1 cup of chopped green cabbage
- ½ cup grated carrots
- 2 small garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup of vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 cup of bean sprouts
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, boil water and cook the noodles according to directions on the package.
- While the noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables. In a large pan or wok, heat the oil (or water). Add the celery, onion, cabbage, carrots, and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until the celery and onion are tender and the onion is translucent.
- Add the broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles and bean sprouts and mix thoroughly. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Notes
- Go saltier: If you like your veggie Chow Mein a little saltier, add more soy sauce. Add in small amounts to make sure you do not overdo it.
- Cook longer: I recommend frying it a little longer until the noodles dry up a bit. Cook them for 2 extra minutes, then flip the noodles and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Use diced or julienned carrots: If you don’t like grating carrots, finely diced or thinly julienned carrots work just fine. We have a Complete Guide to Carrots if you want more guidance!
- Add peanut sauce: You can switch it up by adding some peanut sauce to this dish. Also, you can try adding a splash of sesame oil to give it a nuttier and more Asian flavor.
- Add protein: You can make this dish even more substantial by adding some crunchy fried tofu.
- Adjust cook time for more veggies: If you are using other veggies to make your Chow Mein, take note that the cooking time may vary. Always remember that harder veggies should always be cooked first.
- Gluten-free Chow Mein: Make a gluten-free version by using rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2893IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
