Vegetarian Mushroom Chow Mein

Name: Vegetarian Mushroom Chow Mein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g dried chow mein noodles'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 tbsp sunflower oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g chestnut mushrooms, sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, peeled and sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 large carrot, sliced into matchsticks'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ savoy cabbage, thinly sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g beansprouts'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '10 spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp cornflour'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp dark soy sauce'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Chinese rice wine'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp kecap manis'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp hoisin sauce'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '90ml vegetable stock'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp sesame oil'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '¼ tsp white pepper'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 spring onions, roughly chopped'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tsp sesame seeds'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '¼ tsp chilli flakes'}

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Savor the delicious flavors of our Vegetarian Mushroom Chow Mein, a quick and easy dish made with fresh chestnut mushrooms and tender chow mein noodles. Perfect for a weeknight dinner in just 20 minutes!

427 kcal /serving 20 mins Serves 4 Easy Asian Vegetarian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g dried chow mein noodles'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 tbsp sunflower oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g chestnut mushrooms, sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, peeled and sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 large carrot, sliced into matchsticks'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ savoy cabbage, thinly sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g beansprouts'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '10 spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp cornflour'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp dark soy sauce'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Chinese rice wine'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp kecap manis'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp hoisin sauce'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '90ml vegetable stock'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp sesame oil'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '¼ tsp white pepper'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 spring onions, roughly chopped'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tsp sesame seeds'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '¼ tsp chilli flakes'}

Preparation

Prepare the chow mein sauce by mixing cornflour, soy sauce, and Chinese rice wine in a small bowl until smooth.
Add kecap manis, hoisin sauce, vegetable stock, sesame oil, and white pepper, stirring to combine.
Set aside.
Boil the chow mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.

Cooking

Heat sunflower oil in a wok over high heat.
Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 3 minutes until softened.
Add onion, garlic, and carrot, continuing to stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
Incorporate red pepper, cabbage, beansprouts, and spring onions, stir-frying for 2 more minutes.
Add the cooked noodles and pour over the prepared sauce.
Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through.

Plating & Serving

Serve the chow mein hot, garnished with chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of chilli flakes for added heat.

Notes

Feel free to substitute vegetables with your favourites, such as sugar snap peas or green beans.

Suggested Sides

steamed rice spring rolls

Nutrition per Serving

427 Calories

14.3g Protein 12% DV

56.7g Carbs 19% DV

17.3g Fat 22% DV

6.8g Fiber 18% DV

10.2g Sugars

1056mg Sodium 70% DV

42mg Cholesterol 12% DV

Diet Type	Balanced
Health Labels	Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Milk Free Peanut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Kosher