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Veggie Lo Mein

2.90 from 47 votes
Veggie Lo Mein that's better than take-out and packed with veggies and sesame tofu? Yes, please.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: dinner

Ingredients
  

Sesame Tofu:
  • 7 oz extra firm tofu drained, pressed & chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
Lo Mein Noodles:
  • 1 5 oz. package of lo mein noodles
  • 4 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sherry
  • 2 tbsp light agave
  • 2 tsp hoisin double check ingredients to make sure it's vegan
  • 1-2 tsp sriracha + more for serving optional
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 3 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 purple pepper sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1-2 handfuls spinach

Method
 

  1. Start by cooking the tofu. Put sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add tofu and saute for ~7-8 minutes, flipping occasionally (tofu should be crispy on all sides when done).
  3. While the tofu is cooking, make the sauce. Combine soy sauce with the corn starch in a medium-sized bowl and whisk until the corn starch is completely dissolved.
  4. Add in the sherry, agave, hoisin and sriracha. Mix again.
  5. When the tofu is done cooking, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  6. Put olive oil in a large pan over medium heat (you can use the same pan you cooked the tofu in if you wish).
  7. Add garlic and stir until it becomes fragrant (about a minute or two).
  8. Add carrots, broccoli & pepper to the oil. Cover and let cook for ~5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  9. Add in the green onions and spinach. Let cook for another 5 minutes (until the broccoli is soft and the spinach is wilted).
  10. While the veggies are cooking, cook the lo mein noodles according to the directions on the packaging.
  11. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water. Add them to the pan with the veggies.
  12. Add in the tofu and mix well.
  13. Finally, re-mix the sauce to make sure it is well combined and add to the veggies/noodles.
  14. Mix and let cook for another minute or two.
  15. Serve with extra sriracha if you wish!