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    Vegetable Chow Mein (Vegan) (Authentic flavours)

    Updated: Jan 20, 2023 by Vera Morgan · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    This is Hands Down, The BEST Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe with a crazy good simple asian sauce. Tastier than Panda Express take out, better for you and fast and easy!

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    When I think Chinese Chow Mein I think noodles and cabbage. Honestly I sometimes make it with just those two ingredients, well and mushrooms too- if they're kicking around in the fridge, I LOVE me some mushrooms!

    OK LETS TALK VEGAN CHOW MEIN NOODLES!

    My favourite noodles for this Vegetable Chow Mein are Spaghettini or spaghetti, followed by dried Chow Mein noodles (no egg), and I also like medium rice stick noodles.

    For Spaghetti, spaghettini or chow mein noodles: Once cooked, drain, rinse with cold water and toss with oil.

    Rice noodles: Once cooked rinse with cold water and set aside in strainer until needed.

    three different varieties of vegan noodles for vegetable chow mein

    veggie chow mein in a blue bowl with chopsticks

    HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN?

    This recipe is pretty straightforward! Make the Stir fry sauce and set aside.

    Prep the veg, fry it up, add the sauce. Add your noodles, cook for a couple of minutes. Garnish with some green onions and sesame seeds if you wish. Then Slurp em up.

    You'll be amazed at how easy and delicious this Vegetarian Chow Mein Recipe is. I always make an extra batch of my amazing asian sauce, and cook it separately on the stove top.I love having the extra sauce in the fridge for left overs or just for extra saucy goodness on my Chow Mein. For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below!

    THERE YOU HAVE IT FOLKS! Start shredding some cabbage. This Chow Mein Recipe is:

    Slurpalicious?

    Fast

    authentic tasting

    Easy

    Healthy

    So darn tasty

    Full of veggies

    Vegan

    Easily gluten free

    Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.

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    Vegetable Chow Mein (Vegan) (Authentic flavours)


    ★★★★★

    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    This is Hands Down, The BEST Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe with a crazy good simple asian sauce. Tastier than Panda Express take out, better for you and fast and easy!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tbsp oil, ( I use grapeseed)
    •  300 grams uncooked noodles,( around 3/4 lb) chow Mein noodles or your favourite noodles (I love spaghettini for this).
    • 3 cups cabbage, (thinly sliced or shredded)
    • 2 cups mushrooms, (sliced)
    • 1/3 cup white onion, ( sliced)
    • 1/3 cup grated carrot, ( one small carrot)
    • 1/3 cup red peppers, ( sliced)
    • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
    • 1/3 cup green onions, (sliced on diagonal)
    • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
    • 1 recipe 5 Spice Stir-Fry Sauce

    Instructions

    1. Make 5 Spice Stir Fry sauce and set aside.
    2. Cook noodles according to instructions, (see notes on how to prepare different noodle varieties)
    3. Add oil to large non stick skillet, on medium/high heat. Let oil heat up for a minute, then add your white onions and mushrooms. Saute for a minute or two.
    4.  Add cabbage continue to cook, until cabbage has lost its volume, about 2-3 minutes. Turn down heat if necessary.
    5. Add rest of vegetables, reserving some green onion for garnish (Optional) and cook for another 3-5 minutes or so.
    6. Add Sauce and noodles, cook for another minute or two, until everything is heated through and sauce has thickened .
    7. Garnish with some sliced green onions and sesame seeds of using.
    8. Dig In!

    Notes

    • For Spaghetti, spaghettini or chow mein noodles: Once cooked, drain, rinse well with cold water and toss with oil.
    • Rice noodles: Once cooked rinse with cold water and set aside in strainer until needed.
    • Nutritional chart below does not include 5 Spice Stir-fry Sauce
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: mains, gluten free
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Asian/Chinese

    Keywords: Panda Express, vegetable chow mein, easy, best, authentic, Chinese, noodles, chow mein, vegan chow Mein

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    1. Elizabeth

      January 11, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      I love this recipe. It’s easy to make and the recipe makes enough for several meals, especially if you add rice. I’m not much of a cook, so anything that’s easy and tastes great is a win win for me.

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        January 12, 2021 at 7:32 am

        Thanks so much Elizabeth thrilled you enjoyed it! It's nice to switch it up and swap noodles for rice!

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    2. May

      January 28, 2019 at 6:16 pm

      I just made this for my family. We all loved it! Thank you for sharing.

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        January 28, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        You are welcome May, glad your family enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    3. Josh

      August 15, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      This is an excellent recipe!

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        August 16, 2018 at 3:32 pm

        Thank you so much Josh, glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Tegan Gresley-Jones

      July 24, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      Delicious!

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        August 10, 2018 at 4:48 am

        Thank you so much!

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    5. laura

      July 15, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Made this for a potluck and got praised. My new go to!

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        July 15, 2018 at 4:23 pm

        Oh wow thank you Laura! You just made my day. So glad everyone loved it?

        Reply

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