Vegan Chow Mein

5 from 5 votes

Vegan chow mein is an easy dinner that the whole family will love! Fresh vegetables and noodles are stir-fried with a delicious sauce that is loaded with flavor. This wholesome, healthy meal will quickly become a new favorite recipe. The best part? It takes just 30 minutes to make!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese, Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 549kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Equipment

Ingredients

For The Chow Mein

1 tbsp olive oil
½ red onion thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic crushed
¼ head of cabbage shredded
1 carrot sliced into thin strips
1 head of broccoli cut into small florets
1 cup snow peas sliced
1 cup bean sprouts
14 oz chow mein noodles
2 green onions thinly sliced
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds optional

For The Chow Mein Sauce

4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp coconut sugar
1 tsp sriracha optional
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp corn starch / corn flour

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients, set aside.
Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large wok, sauté the onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
Add the cabbage, carrot and broccoli florets. Continue to sauté for 5 minutes until cooked and tender. You may need to add 2-3 tbsp water to the wok to help cook the vegetables.
Next, add the snow peas and bean sprouts, sauté for a couple of minutes before adding the sauce and noodles.
Cook for 2-3 minutes while the sauce thickens, add half of the sliced green onion and toss to coat all ingredients.
Serve immediately topped with remaining sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
Stored cooked vegan chow mein in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Video

https://youtu.be/hkSZ8Svq4fA

Notes

If you prefer more sauce with your noodles add an additional ¼ cup water to the sauce ingredients and increase the cornflour to 1 tbsp.
All vegetables can br prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before cooking.
Try adding sliced red bell pepper, fresh sliced chili, or sliced zucchini to add some additional color and flavor.
Check that the noodles are vegan friendly and cook them as described on the packaging before adding to the cooked vegetables.
Chow mein isn’t suitable for freezing.
Use a high heat when cooking to ensure the veggies cook quickly.

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