20-Minute Lo Mein

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    10 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    10 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

These speedy stir-fried noodles are a vegetarian delight.

Recipe tags: vegetable base, easy difficulty, lunch, vegetarian, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Seasoned Vegetable Base
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
½ lb sliced mushrooms
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp minced fresh gingerroot
12 oz fresh lo mein egg noodles, prepared according to package directions

Directions

  • 1

    Whisk together Seasoned Vegetable Base, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 2 tbsp water and sesame oil; set aside.

  • 2

    Heat vegetable oil in large wok or skillet set over high heat; cook mushrooms for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly browned. Stir in onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened.

  • 3

    Stir in stir-fry sauce; bring to boil. Add noodles; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until noodles are tender, heated through and coated in sauce.

Tips: Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, fresh chili peppers or roasted cashews if desired. For added protein, add tofu or shelled edamame.