Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe

Name: Vegetable Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces to yield about 2 cups; 2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size pieces; 8 ounces fresh or dried chow mein noodles; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 large shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce*; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; *Can be found at specialty Asian markets

Servings: persons

8 ounces Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces to yield about 2 cups
2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size pieces
8 ounces fresh or dried chow mein noodles
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 large shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup hoisin sauce*
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the beans and carrots and cook for 1 minute.
3
Drain and put in a bowl of iced water until cool, about 1 minute.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
Return the water to a boil.
6
Add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Drain and rinse with cold water.
8
Pat dry and set aside.
9
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
10
Add the noodles, ginger and garlic.
11
Cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are lightly browned.
12
Add the mushrooms, beans, carrots, and water chestnuts and cook for 3 minutes.
13
Add the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and honey.
14
Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until slightly reduced and thick, about 2 minutes.
15
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
16
Transfer the chow mein to a large bowl and garnish with the green onions before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces to yield about 2 cups, 2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size pieces, 8 ounces fresh or dried chow mein noodles, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Chow Mein falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetable Chow Mein

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