Best Vegan Veggie Chow Mein Recipe
Being vegan doesn't mean you have to give up Chinese food. You can definitely find restaurants serving vegan Chinese food, but you can also make it at home. This recipe is my vegan version of chow mein and it's loaded with delicious vegetables,
Ingredients
- 10 ounce package of frozen mixed vegetables I used broccoli, carrots, pea pods and water chestnuts
- 14 ounce can of bean sprouts
- 5 ounce container of chow mein noodles I used La Choy brand
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon unami seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
Instructions
- Sautee the minced garlic and minced shallot in the olive oil over medium heat, until fragrant. Set aside.
- Steam the vegetables in a medium pot, draining excess water when done.
- Add the garlic to the veggies, along with the vegetable broth, all seasonings and tapioca starch.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the broth has thickened (this should take about 3 to 5 minutes).
- Add in the chow mein noodles and stir until combined. Serve as is or add soy sauce! Enjoy!