Easy Vegan Chow Mein Noodles

black pan with homemade vegan Chow Mein Noodles and chopsticks

Easy Vegan Chow Mein Noodles

This vegan Chow Mein noodles dish is easy to make in under 30 minutes and packed with nutrients and flavor! Use any vegetables you like and drown everything in delicious homemade sauce. Try this crowd-pleasing and meal prep-friendly dinner for your family!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword chinese food, dinner, vegetables

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 412

Author Alena Schowalter

Ingredients

1 cup Chow Mein noodles dry (200 g)
1 carrot julienned
1 large Bok Choy diced
4 button mushrooms cut into thick slices
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
3 garlic cloves minced
⅔ cup snow peas 100 g
2 green onions diced
½ cup sprouted mung beans 50 g
2 tbsp sesame seeds for topping

For the sauce

4 tbsp vegetable broth
5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp hot sauce
3 tsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

Cook the Chow Mein noodles according to package instructions. Once done, drain the noodles and set them aside.
In the meantime, get a small bowl and mix the cornstarch with 1 tbsp of veggie broth to obtain a creamy liquid. Gradually add the rest of the sauce ingredients, whisking constantly. Set aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the carrot, Bok Choy, mushrooms, ginger, garlic and a splash of water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, then reduce the heat and let everything simmer for 5 minutes.
Finally, add the cooked noodles, snow peas, green onions and sprouted beans and toss to combine.
Stir in the sauce and until everything is well-combined and the noodles become sticky.
Divide your Chow Mein between serving bowls, garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.

Notes

You can also use Wonton or Ramen noodles for this recipe.
To add an interesting depth of flavor, try ¼ tsp Chinese allspice or 1 tsp hoisin sauce.
Swap any of the vegetables for bell peppers, broccoli, baby corn or cabbage.
Feel free to sauté your veggies in some sesame oil instead of water or broth!
Throw some tofu, tempeh or edamame beans into your skillet for added plant-based protein.
Make this recipe gluten-free by using rice-based noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.

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