Lo Mein For One
This single serving lo mein is a quick and flavorful noodle dish made with fresh vegetables and a savory homemade sauce. Ready in minutes, it's an easy way to enjoy a takeout-style meal at home.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic -finely minced
For the Lo Mein
- 2 ounces uncooked lo mein noodles or other noodles (1 cup cooked noodles) see notes below.
- ½ tablespoon avocado oil or use vegetable or canola oil
- ½ medium red bell pepper -thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot -thinly sliced
- 1 green onion -chopped. Separate the white from the green part - both will be used
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients or shake them in a jar. Set aside.
- Cook the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In a medium (10-inch) skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced bell pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
- Add Green Onions: Stir in the white parts of the green onions and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and pour in half the sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are heated through and well coated. Add more sauce if needed.
- Serve: Transfer to a bowl and top with the remaining green onions. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Review the Recipe First: Read through the full post and gather your ingredients before starting. This dish comes together quickly, so prep is key.
- Noodles: Cook noodles just until al dente—they’ll soften more when tossed with the sauce.
- Sauce: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water. If it’s too thin, let it simmer a bit to thicken.
- Vegetables: Cook until crisp-tender to keep their texture and freshness.
- Noodles: We use wide lo mein noodles for their hearty texture and ability to hold sauce well. You can substitute with thin lo mein noodles, spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine. Two ounces of dried noodles equals about 1 cup cooked.
- Dark Soy Sauce: Adds deep color and rich, slightly sweet flavor. It’s thicker and less salty than light soy sauce and helps balance the dish. If unavailable, use extra low-sodium soy sauce, but the result will be saltier and less complex.
- Protein: Add cooked chicken, beef, tofu, or shrimp to make it more filling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1288mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 10336IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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