Instant Pot Vegan Lo Mein

Easy Vegan Lo Mein made in the Instant Pot is the perfect meal for busy days!

This one-pot dish has noodles, lots of veggies tossed in a flavorful sauce and gets done in one-pot. No boiling the noodles separately!

Method

1- In a measuring jar or bowl, whisk together the ingredients for sauce – 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1.25 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set it aside.

2- Press the saute button on the Instant Pot and then press the adjust button to set saute to “less”.

Once it displays hot, add 2 tablespoons oil. Then add sliced onion, chopped garlic and ginger.

3- Cook for 3 minutes and then add the carrots and red pepper. Cook 30 seconds.

4- And then add the water or broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to make sure there’s nothing stuck.

5- Break the spaghetti noodles in half and then arrange them on top in a criss cross manner.

6- Pour the prepared sauce on top.

7 &8- With a spatula lightly press the noodles so they are little wet with the sauce and water, careful not to break them.

9- Cover the pot with the lid and press the manual or pressure cook button. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes with the pressure valve in the sealing position.

10- Quick release the pressure. Use a tong to stir the noodles, breaking down any noodles that might have clumped up. You might see a lot of water, don’t worry this will evaporate.

11- Press saute “less” again and add the broccoli florets and 1/4 teaspoon salt (if needed).

12- Toss the broccoli and cover the pot with a glass lid, simmer 2 to 3 minutes.

After 3 minutes, unplug the IP and let it remain like that for 5 more minutes. This helps in flavors mixing in well together and also soften the noodles further which I like.

Garnish this vegan lo mein with green onions and serve hot! I like to serve mine with a side of more chili sauce.

Cre: cookwithmanali