Vegetable Lo Mein
Soft chewy noodles tossed in a savoury soy and sesame sauce with crisp vegetables, ready in the time it takes to boil the noodles.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 314kcal
- 28.7gcarbs
- 11.9gof which sugars
- 15.3gfat
- 4.4gsaturates
- 15.9gprotein
- 7.9gfibre
- 2.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the noodles in boiling water according to the packet, usually 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and toss with the sesame oil so they stay loose.
3 min 30 s - 2
Stir the light soy, dark soy, rice vinegar, sugar and white pepper together in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat the sunflower oil in a wok over a high heat. Stir fry the carrot, pepper and mushrooms for 3 minutes, until starting to colour but still crunchy.
3 min - 4
Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds, then add the pak choi and cook for 1 minute.
1 min 30 s - 5
Tip in the noodles and the sauce and toss for 2 minutes, lifting the noodles up from the bottom, until everything is coated and steaming hot.
2 min - 6
Add the beansprouts and half the spring onions and toss for 30 seconds. Serve at once with the rest of the spring onions on top.
0 min 30 s
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
