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Vegetable Tofu Lo Mein

Savor Quick Vegetable Tofu Lo Mein in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy a quick and wholesome Vegetable Tofu Lo Mein, packed with vibrant veggies and crispy tofu, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block Tofu Pressed
For the Noodles
  • 200 grams Ramen Noodles Or any preferred noodle variety
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Low-sodium option works
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Agave syrup is a good alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh or powdered
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienne cut
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage Can be swapped for green cabbage
  • 1 medium Red Pepper Any bell pepper variety can be used
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toasted are preferable
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion Chopped, optional
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts Any other sprouts can also work

Equipment

  • Non-stick wok or large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • pot for boiling noodles

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Press the tofu for about 15 minutes, then cut into cubes and marinate with salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger, and paprika for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Slice the red onion, carrot, purple cabbage, and red pepper into thin strips, and mince the garlic.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, maple syrup, and water.
  4. Boil salted water and cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions for about 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  5. Heat oil in a wok, add the marinated tofu and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden. Remove tofu from pan.
  6. In the same pan, add more oil if needed, then stir-fry vegetables for 4-5 minutes, adding garlic for a final 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add cooked noodles and tofu to the pan, pour sauce over everything, and toss gently. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Serve the dish hot, garnished with sesame seeds, spring onion, and bean sprouts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 30mg

Notes

For best results, press tofu well and prepare all ingredients in advance. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste as desired.

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