Best 6 Vegetable Chow Mein Recipes

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Vegetable chow mein is a popular dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a stir-fried noodle dish that is typically made with a variety of vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and onions. Chow mein can be made with different types of noodles, such as wheat noodles, rice noodles, or egg noodles. It can also be made with different types of protein, such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for vegetable chow mein. Our recipe is easy to follow and will result in a delicious and satisfying dish that you and your family will love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 32m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces to yield about 2 cups
2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size pieces
8 ounces fresh or dried chow mein noodles
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 large shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup hoisin sauce*
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the beans and carrots and cook for 1 minute. Drain and put in a bowl of iced water until cool, about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  • Return the water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the noodles, ginger and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are lightly browned. Add the mushrooms, beans, carrots, and water chestnuts and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until slightly reduced and thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer the chow mein to a large bowl and garnish with the green onions before serving.

PORK AND VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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I've found stir-frying to be a good way of disguising vegetables that kids don't normally eat.-Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Partially freeze pork. Slice across the grain into 1/4-in. thick strips; set aside. Combine broth, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger; set aside. In a large skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, stir-fry pork and garlic for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add carrots, celery, onion, cabbage and spinach; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add broth mixture; cover and simmer for 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups mixed fresh mushrooms (shiitake, king trumpet, cremini, button, etc.), sliced
Pinch Chinese five-spice powder
One 6-ounce bag baby spinach
1 to 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
Pinch salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/2 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Fill a wok or medium saucepan with water, bring to a boil and cook the egg noodles until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain, then coat with the toasted sesame oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together and set aside.
  • Heat a wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the wok is smoking, add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and cook until starting to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the mushrooms with the Chinese five-spice powder. Stir-fry for 1 minute more, then add the spinach and stir-fry for another minute until wilted (you can add a few tablespoons of water to help create some steam to cook the spinach if necessary). Toss in the cooked egg noodles, season with the light soy sauce and salt. Garnish with sliced scallions, toasted black and white sesame seeds and serve immediately.

EASY VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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You don't need takeout with this easy chow mein recipe. Veggie lovers rejoice: snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms all round out this easy Asian-inspired dish. Add a few extra ingredients and your homemade chow mein is ready to devour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bag (1 lb) frozen snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms
2 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
4 cups chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Mix broth, cornstarch, oyster sauce and pepper sauce; set aside.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and frozen vegetables in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in coleslaw mix and broth mixture. Cook and stir 1 1/2 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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This can serve a few or a lot depending on how many veggies you add. If there's any left, it does warm up well. It does call for oyster sauce, but you can omit it if you prefer.

Provided by Kathy W

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 16

SUGGESTED VEGGIES - USE ANY OR ALL
8 oz mushrooms, quartered
1 c broccoli florets
1/2 c carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 c sliced bok choy
1 medium onion, cut in large slivers
1 can(s) water chestnuts
1 can(s) bean sprouts
1 can(s) baby corn
salt and pepper
SAUCE
1 c water
2 1/2 Tbsp tamari
2 Tbsp corn starch
1/2 tsp oyster sauce or to taste (for vegetarians or seafood allergies - omit and add a bit more soy sauce or worcestershire sauce)
1 pkg chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together cornstarch, water, tamari and oyster sauce. Set aside.
  • 2. Stir fry the veggies, starting with the onions. Stir fry a couple of minutes then add the carrots and sitr fry a couple more minutes. Next add broccoli and mushrooms, stir frying a couple of minutes or so after each addition (You start with the veggies that take longest to cook and then the ones that just need heated through) - you'll want them tender crisp.
  • 3. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. (Just Remember!! there is tamari in the sauce so don't over salt - if you use regular soy sauce instead of tamari, it is even saltier than tamari)
  • 4. Make a "well" in the center of the veggies and add about half of the sauce. Stir until thickened. Mix in vegetables, remake the "well" and repeat with the rest of the sauce.
  • 5. Mix in the veggies to coat with the sauce and serve with the chow mein noodles on the side.

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by wandab0811

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces to yield about 2 cups
2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size pieces
8 ounces fresh or dried chow mein noodles
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 large shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup hoisin sauce*
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Can be found at specialty Asian markets

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the beans and carrots and cook for 1 minute. Drain and put in a bowl of iced water until cool, about 1 minute. Drain and set aside. Return the water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the noodles, ginger and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are lightly browned. Add the mushrooms, beans, carrots, and water chestnuts and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until slightly reduced and thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the chow mein to a large bowl and garnish with the green onions before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality vegetables. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chow mein.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be crisp-tender, not mushy.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok. This will help to prevent the food from sticking.
  • Cook the chow mein over high heat. This will help to create a nice wok hei, or "breath of the wok," which is a desirable flavor in Chinese cooking.
  • Add the noodles last. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Serve the chow mein immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Vegetable chow mein is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give vegetable chow mein a try.

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