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I am a true fan of rainbow dishes.  Rainbow dishes contain an array of different colored fruits or vegetables that provide the vitamins and minerals you need. Especially in this blog, you\u2019ll see what I call rainbow fruit salads, vegetable salads, and smoothies.  In this same vein, I love lo mein.  If you like eating an array of vegetables in your pasta, then you\u2019ll also enjoy vegetable lo mein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lo mein is typically ordered as a Chinese take-out dish, but it can be simply prepared in the comfort of your own home with the vegetables you have on hand. I used to put both yellow squash and zucchini in this because they\u2019re some of my favorite vegetables, but lately, because my brother hates squash, I am leaving them out. So, if I have them on hand, broccoli and peas — my fav snow peas, baby corn, and bok choy may also go in here. Even water chestnuts or cabbage may go into a lo mein. Indeed, any assortment of vegetables you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, there are lo mein staples, at least this is what I believe.  Each veggie lo mein should at least contain carrots and celery. I personally don’t think it tastes right without these two things, but I always throw in some oven-fried tofu as well. You may prepare this ahead of time. Lately, I have also included my chicken meat substitute as well. These add bulk and texture to the dish, as well as a degree of flavor. If you have them, m mung bean sprouts should not be left out, but sometimes I don’t always have them on hand for the dish.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seasonings for this dish include garlic, onion, fresh ginger, roasted sesame oil, peanut oil, and\u00a0hoisin sauce<\/a> (see blog\u00a0recipe). Sure, ginger is a stimulating spice; so I use it sparingly; but you may substitute cardamom in its place, but I happen to know many people who are not fans of the taste of cardamom, as it could overwhelm a dish. Use a little and that may do it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, as they say, “Eat the rainbow!” … this time the rainbow of real food and not candy! Now, wait no further, the recipe is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veggie Lo Mein<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n