Veggie Lo Mein
Veggie Lo Mein brings together springy whole-grain pasta with crisp-tender mushrooms, snow peas, peppers, and carrots, all tossed in a soy-hoisin sauce that balances salty, sweet, and a touch of heat. It’s satisfying yet light, with sesame aroma and a glossy finish. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner when you want bold takeout-style flavor at home.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Veggie Lo Mein, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and Sriracha until smooth; set aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, stirring occasionally; cook until slightly firm, 7 to 8 minutes, then drain well.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, snow peas, red bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 4
Add the spaghetti and the sauce to the skillet and toss with the veggies until evenly coated. Simmer for 2 minutes so the pasta absorbs the flavor, then serve.
- Calories 429.91 kcal High 22%
- Protein 14.06 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 71.2 g 26%
- Total Fat 11.95 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1210.63 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 10.48 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 12.63 g --
- Added Sugars 3.14 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 106.76 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.1 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 174.2 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 42.36 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 100.79 mg Good Source 112%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Veggie Lo Mein is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Carrot, Garlic, and Hoisin Sauce. Each serving provides about 429.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Veggie Lo Mein?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Veggie Lo Mein made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Carrot, Garlic, Hoisin Sauce, Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Veggie Lo Mein?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Veggie Lo Mein?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Veggie Lo Mein easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Veggie Lo Mein healthy?
- Veggie Lo Mein has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 429.91 calories and 14.06 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1210.63 mg (53% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.5 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.14 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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