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15 Minute Asian Noodles :: Lo Mein Copycat!

January 18, 2016

This copycat lo mein makes the most delicious Asian noodle bowls for the perfect quick lunch or dinner!

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Oh weekends…why must you be so jam packed?!

This season of life right now finds my weekdays filled with balancing school taxi driver, toddler playmate, naptime blogger, and evening chef/maid/boo-boo kisser…so when my husband is home on the weekends…it’s catch up time!

15 Minute Asian Noodles :: Lo Mein Copycat!

Since about August, my weekends have become my full-time writing job as I took on writing my first book, spending most of my mornings at the library so I can write kid-free (and get a little mommy sanity break…ahem…)

15 Minute Asian Noodles :: Lo Mein Copycat!

I didn’t want to skip out on nourishing meals for my family during this time, and my husband really grabbed the reins during the weekends taking over dinners – he makes the most amazing garlic brined pork chops and meatloaf! We usually tag-team breakfast on the weekends so that leaves lunch in my hands, and after a full morning of writing I really need a re-fuel that is both nourishing and quick.

15 Minute Asian Noodles :: Lo Mein Copycat!

These quick Asian noodles remind me of the Lo Mein we used to get for take-out when my husband and I were dating!

The sauce is super (super!) quick to whisk up and everything can be made up in 15 minutes – including the veggie prep. And of course those magical spirilizers and julienne peelers make those veggies feel just like noodles!

15 Minute Asian Noodles :: Lo Mein Copycat!
I usually add some hard boiled eggs to my plate to give it a quick protein – you can add any leftover chicken or beef, or even some chopped nuts are so good!

15 Minute Asian Noodles :: Lo Mein Copycat!

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15 Minute Asian Noodles :: Lo Mein Copycat!

This copycat lo mein makes the most delicious Asian noodle bowls for the perfect quick lunch or dinner!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: lo mein with zoodles, vegetable lo mein recipe, zucchini noodle lo mein
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Renee - www.raisinggenerationnourished.com

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos
  • 2 tsp raw honey organic pure cane sugar would be fine too
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp siracha to taste this leaves it with a mild, kid friendly heat - add more if you like more heat!
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil divided or other friendly fat to cook in such as butter, tallow, lard, or coconut oil
  • 5-6 medium zucchinis spirilized or peeled with a julienne peeler
  • 4 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 5 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 lb broccoli florets sliced thin
  • 2 large carrots peeled with a julienne peeler
  • 1 bunch of green onions chopped
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra green onion to garnish the top. Other garnish options we like are chopped nuts and/or hard boiled eggs

Instructions

  • Wisk the coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and siracha in a bowl and set aside.
  • Warm a tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the spirilized zucchini with a small pinch of sea salt, and cook for 2 minutes (Don't overcook! They will get really soggy!). Put the cooked zucchini noodles in a strainer to drain the extra liquid while you cook the rest of the veggies.
  • While the zucchini noodles drain, warm the rest of the sesame oil in your skillet over medium heat, and add the mushrooms and garlic with a small pinch of sea salt. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Add the broccoli, carrot, green onions, and the prepared sauce and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. This leaves the veggies with a little "bite" to them - if you prefer them softer you can go longer.
  • Add the cooked zucchini noodles (I usually give them a gentle squeeze in the strainer to be sure the extra liquid is out) to the skillet with the rest of the veggies and stir to combine. Warm through and sea salt/pepper to your taste. Garnish as you wish!

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29 Comments

  • Reply Emily @ Recipes to Nourish January 21, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    This is so fun! Love all of those veggie noodles!

  • Reply Megan Stevens January 24, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Can’t wait to make this! Pinned it to my Easy Paleo and GAPS dinner board. I love the texture of noodles and these Asian flavors! My kids and hubby will love this too!!

  • Reply Jessica January 24, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Oh yum! I can’t wait to try this. It’s so pretty too!

  • Reply Jessica DeMay January 25, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    These looks delicious! My dad is always requesting that I make those take-out noodles for him and this looks like the perfect recipe to make. I can’t wait to try it!

  • Reply Kelly @ The Nourishing Home January 25, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Mmm! These look so good! Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. I love me some zoodles! 🙂

  • Reply Alyse January 26, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Love all the great veggie noodle ideas, great tasting treats without all the “side effects”

  • Reply linda spiker January 26, 2016 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    So colorful and gorgeous! Pinned to so many boards!

  • Reply Marjorie January 26, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    Yum! My spiralizer broke recently, now I really need a new one to make this!

  • Reply The Provision Room January 26, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    You inspire me! I must stop procrastinating and get a spiralizer!!!

  • Reply Sylvie January 27, 2016 at 3:59 am

    How wonderful that your husband cooks too, these look like a great meal!

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  • Reply Shari June 9, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    How many servings, please?

    • Reply Renee Kohley June 10, 2017 at 7:16 pm

      Hi Shari! This feeds my family of 5 (2 adults, 3 small children {with good appetites!}) for one meal.

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