15 MINUTE VEGETABLE LO MEIN

15 MINUTE VEGETABLE LO MEIN 8 oz uncooked stir-fry/lo mein noodles ((spaghetti noodles or thick rice noodles as an alternative)) 4 tsp stir-fry oil ((may substitute with more oil)) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 lb colored bell peppers, diced ((I bought stir-fry bell peppers)) 8 green onion stalks, diced 8 oz broccoli florets ((I bought stir-fry broccoli florets)) 1 cup shredded carrots 6 oz snow peas Sauce 4 tbsp soy sauce 4 tsp granulated sugar 1 1/2 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp sesame oil 5 garlic cloves, minced (or 2 tsp garlic paste) 1/4 tsp ground ginger (if not using stir-fry oil) 1/2 tsp sesame seeds Cook noodles in a large saucepan according to package directions, Drain and set aside. Place broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Cover top of bowl with a microwave-safe plate. Place in microwave and cook 4 minutes. Heat oils in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in diced bell peppers and white parts of green onions. Stir fry to color; about 3 minutes. Stir in shredded carrots, and snow peas. Stir fry vegetables until fork-tender; about 7 minutes total. Whisk together the sauce. Add lo mein noodles to a large saucepan. Toss with sauce. Add in stir-fried vegetables and steamed broccoli. Serve with remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Notes EASY PREP: I used stir-fry bell peppers and broccoli. Both of these can be found by the fresh produce, pre-packaged. NOODLE ALTERNATIVES: Head to the ethnic food aisle. Try to find lo mein or thick stir-fry (rice) noodles. Spaghetti noodles or ramen noodles will work, too. STIR-FRY OIL: I picked up a bottle of Asian stir-fry oil. Typically, this oil is seasoned with garlic and ginger flavorings. Feel free to substitute with vegetable oil. Then, if you have it, simply add a few dashes ground ginger to the sauce. STIR FRY PARINGS: Asian Baby Back Ribs, Kung Pao Chicken, Asian Garlic Sesame Chicken, Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli, Asian Lettuce Cups, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Vegetable Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Asian Garlic Sesame Meatballs, Korean Lettuce Wraps, Korean Fried Chicken, Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken.