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Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein - Quick and Easy Instant Pot Recipes

Some nights just call for a big bowl of something warm, slurpy, and satisfying. For me, that’s vegetable lo mein. And when the Instant Pot’s doing the heavy lifting? Dinner goes from idea to 'ready to eat' in a flash. I still remember the first time I tried making lo mein in the Instant Pot. I was skeptical. Would the noodles be mushy? Would the veggies lose all their crunch? Nope. It was spot on, and my kitchen smelled like the best kind of takeout spot (without the wait or the bill). This recipe is one of those Instant Pot recipes that I keep coming back to—not just because it's fast, but because it checks all the boxes. It’s the kind of instant pot recipe you can pull together with whatever veggies are lurking in your fridge. Whether you’re new to Instant Pot recipes or already hunting for Instant Pot Recipes Easy, chicken instant pot recipes, or Instant Pot Recipes Healthy, this one fits the bill. And hey, if you’re aiming to keep it healthy, this one leans into that too. Comforting, colorful, and ready when you are.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: chicken instant pot recipes, Instant Pot, instant pot recipe, Instant Pot Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes Easy, Instant Pot Recipes Healthy
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti or lo mein noodles
  • 1 tablespoon oil (avocado or sesame)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup snow peas or green beans
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Break the noodles in half so they fit easily in your Instant Pot.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add oil, then stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Layer in the carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas. Don’t stir.
  4. Add the broken noodles on top of the veggies.
  5. Pour in the broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Push the noodles down gently so they’re just covered in liquid.
  6. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
  7. When the timer beeps, quick release the pressure. Open the lid carefully.
  8. Add toasted sesame oil and give everything a good stir. Use tongs to separate any clumped noodles.
  9. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. The noodles will soak up any extra liquid.
  10. Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if you like.