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Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe

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This Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful stir-fry noodle dish packed with fresh vegetables and a savory homemade sauce. Using the Instant Pot for pressure cooking makes it easy to prepare with perfectly cooked noodles and tender veggies in under 30 minutes. A perfect vegetarian dinner that’s both delicious and convenient.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Noodles and Vegetables

  • 8 ounces Noodles (Spaghetti works best; can also use thicker chow mein or hakka noodles)
  • 1/2 cup Cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 1 Carrot (peeled and sliced into matchsticks)
  • 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup Scallion or Green onion (white and green part divided)
  • 1/2 cup Broccoli (cut into very small florets)

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, if desired)
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth (or water)
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar (rice vinegar recommended)
  • 1-2 teaspoons Red chili paste (adjust to taste, sambal oelek recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger paste, minced garlic, red chili paste, brown sugar, and vegetable broth until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  2. Add Noodles to Instant Pot: Break the spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the Instant Pot.
  3. Layer Sauce and Vegetables: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the noodles. Then, add the cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and white parts of the scallions on top of the noodles. Do not add the broccoli yet.
  4. Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 4 minutes to cook the noodles and vegetables.
  5. Quick Release Pressure: When cooking completes, perform a quick release to immediately release the pressure and open the lid carefully.
  6. Add Broccoli and Stir: Add the small broccoli florets into the pot. Use tongs to gently stir and break up any clumped noodles. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Close the lid again but do not seal; allow the broccoli to steam for 5 minutes to soften.
  7. Finish and Serve: Open the lid, sprinkle with the green parts of the scallion and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful vegetable lo mein.

Notes

  • Adjust red chili paste amount based on your heat preference.
  • If you prefer softer broccoli, you can chop florets even smaller or steam slightly longer.
  • Breaking spaghetti in half helps it fit better and cook evenly in the Instant Pot.
  • Use quick pressure release to avoid overcooking noodles.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth with water but broth adds more flavor.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/instant-pot-vegetable-lo-mein-recipe/