Vegan Oven Chow Mein

Last Updated on March 9, 2023

A Vegan Oven Chow Mein that is so easy to make and of course better than take out!

It use simple ingredients, which you probably already have in your panty and in the refrigerator.

There is no need to saute or fry anything ahead of time, just throw everything into a baking dish and bake!

Personally I love the leftovers, I believe this dish is even better the next day!

This chow mein can be made ahead of time and can also be customized for your family.

Serve it with crispy chow mein noodles and a side of soy sauce, enjoy!

Here are a few ingredient ideas to add to your chow mein

• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Baby Corn
• Pea Pods
• Bamboo Shoots
• Watercress
• Carrots
• Bean Sprouts
• Peppers
• Noodles

Noodles or rice?

This recipe is a old family favorite and it has always been made with rice.

And because this is one of my favorite dishes, I have not tried noodles.

Because I believe why mess with perfection.

But if you feel adventurous go ahead and give the noodles a try.

Ingredients needed for this dish

• Vegetables – I added corn and green beans to this dish. This can be any vegetable of your choice and you can use canned or fresh vegetables.
• Vegetable Broth – In this dish I used my favorite vegetable broth and water.
• Rice – I like to use a white rice for this chow mein. The white rice will pick up more flavor.
• Mushrooms – Fresh or canned mushrooms work well in this dish. My favorite variety of mushrooms to use are the white button or the portabello mushroom.
• Onion – Any fresh onion such as leek, green onion, shallot or a sweet onion. You can also use a powdered onion for this dish.
• Oil – In this recipe I have used both avocado and olive oil.
• Celery – Celery enhances the sweetness and adds a savory flavor to the chow mein.
• Minced Garlic – Adding flavor through out the dish.
• Soy Sauce – Adding saltiness with a slight sweet taste and a moderate umami to the chow mein.
• Salt and pepper – To taste.
• Meat Alternative – Optional. A vegan crumb meat alternative can be added to this dish. But if adding, this will have to be cooked to the package direction before adding to the chow mein.
• Chow Mein Noodles – I love adding these crispy chow mein noodles on top of my oven chow mein before baking, you can also add these noodles when serving the chow mein, or do not add them at all, optional.

How to make a Vegan Oven Chow Mein

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

If adding a meat alternative, saute this before adding to the baking dish.

Clean and chop a onion and celery, place into the baking dish.

Drain and rinse the can of mushrooms, add to the baking dish.

Or if using fresh mushroom, saute before adding to the dish.

Rinse the rice before adding to the dish.

If using canned green beans and corn, do not drain, just open and pour into the baking dish.

Mix in a small bowl, the soy sauce, garlic, oil, salt, pepper with the vegetable broth and water, pour over the rice and vegetables.

Stir all the ingredients together.

Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.

After a hour, stir and if you would like to add chow mein noodles add them now, cover and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.

Once the chow mein is done, pull out of the oven and let it set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Serve this vegan oven chow mein with a sprinkle of crispy chow mein noodles.

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