I’m always seeking to eat a meal heavily influenced by vegetables. As spring turns into summer, I crave the crisp, fresh taste of vegetables in as many meals as possible.
But cost-effective college living has left healthy eating on the sidelines.
Finding ways to use those crisp, fresh, delicious ?vegetables is difficult.
However, this lo mein recipe from the “Damn Delicious” food blog served its delicious purpose.
Lo mein is a great Asian recipe, and this easy version has allowed me to recreate something I order so much via takeout.
It’s simple and will be finished faster than any other takeout can arrive.
Also, you’ll get to enjoy the vibrant colors of ?vegetables in your food.
Hopefully this recipe will liven up your palate and?your plate.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- ½ pound lo mein egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups mushrooms (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- ½ cup snow peas
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha
Here’s what you’ll do:
1. Mix together the soy sauce, sriracha, ginger, and sugar together. Taste and add more sriracha to your liking. Stir with a whisk and set aside. This will be your sauce mixture you will add at the end.
2. Boil a pot of water and cook egg noodles. Follow the instructions on the package you purchased.
3. Slice the peppers and carrot in long, thin slices. If using mushrooms, slice those in thin slices, as well.
4. Place the olive oil in a skillet and heat. Add the garlic, carrot, bell peppers and mushrooms. I left the mushrooms out because of personal preference, but add vegetables as you see fit.
5. Cook the vegetables in the skillet for about 4 minutes, or until they are tender with a fork. Remember to continuously stir them in the skillet or they will burn in the oil.
6. Add the peas and the spinach and continue to cook as above for about 3 minutes.
7. Once the vegetables are finished, add the cooked egg noodles and sauce mixture. Stir the mixture on low hear until thoroughly combined and serve.
