Sesame-Vegetable Lo Mein

By sandy_h

From Southern Living

Ingredients

• 1 (7-oz) package vermicelli
• 3 Tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided
• 2 cups fresh sugar snap peas or snow pea pods
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 4 green onions, diagonally sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions

Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute or until hot. Add peas and next 7 ingredients, and stir-fry 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Stir in soy sauce and 1 Tablespoon water; add pasta, tossing until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and toss with remaining 1 Tablespoon oil, and, if desired, 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds. Serve immediately.