Vegetable Lo Mein with Vegan Cheese Sauce
Al dente lo mein noodles tossed with mixed vegetables and a creamy vegan cheese sauce, finished with sesame oil and scallions.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g lo mein noodles
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell pepper, carrot, broccoli)
- 1/2 cup vegan cheese sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions (scallions), sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- to taste ground black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the lo mein noodles and cook according to package directions (about 4–5 minutes) until al dente; drain and set aside.
- 2
While the noodles cook, heat a wok or large skillet over medium‑high heat, add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil and the minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the mixed vegetables to the wok and stir‑fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
- 4
Stir in the cooked noodles, soy sauce, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; toss to combine and heat through (1–2 minutes).
- 5
Pour the vegan cheese sauce over the noodle‑vegetable mixture, gently fold until everything is evenly coated and the sauce is warmed (about 1 minute).
- 6
Season with black pepper, transfer to plates, and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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