Vegetarian Zucchini Lo Mein

5 from 1 vote

This Vegetarian Zucchini Lo Mein is ready in under 30 minutes, full of fresh Asian-Inspired flavors, and bursting with vitamin-packed ingredients! PLUS it’s soy-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian, Asian Inspired

Keyword: lo mein, stir-fry, Vegan-friendly, Vegetarian, Zucchini noodles

Calories: 260kcal

Author: Kaylee Pauley

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE:
1/4 cup Oceans Halo No Soy Soy-Free sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp raw honey substitute with maple syrup for vegan
FOR THE LO MEIN:
2 large zucchini spiraled into noodles
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 bunch green onion chopped (white and green divided)
2 large carrots julienned
1 large bell pepper matchstick
1 cup cabbage shredded
1 cup kale chopped
1 cup mushrooms chopped
3 tbsp cashews roughly chopped
Protein of choice optional*
GARNISH:
chopped green onion
hemp hearts
fresh herbs

Instructions

Add all ingredients for sauce, no soy soy-free sauce, sesame oil and honey, to a small mason jar and whisk or add lid and shake.
Then add 1 tbsp sesame oil to large skillet with the chopped onions (white pieces) and cooked 1-2 minutes. Once onions begin to become translucent, add carrots, bell pepper, and cabbage, cook additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Finally add mushrooms and kale and cook until all veggies are soft, 3-4 minutes.
Add fresh zucchini noodles and sauce to skillet, stir to combined, cover with lid and cook approximately 3 minutes, or until zucchini noodles are cooked to your preference. Careful not to overcook.
Divide among 2 or 3 bowls, add roughly chopped cashews and optional protein (chicken, steak, tofu) garnish with onions, fresh herbs and hemp hearts. Enjoy!

Notes

For additional protein, top with cooked chicken, steak, or tofu. I added Caulipower’s Spicy Chicken to my husbands and he loved it!
Nutrition info does not include optional protein.

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