Description
Quick Veggie Stir-Fry Noodles are a vibrant, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish loaded with fresh vegetables and tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this meal comes together in under 20 minutes and is highly customizable.
Ingredients
– 10 ounces noodles (ramen, udon, lo mein, or spaghetti)
– 2 tablespoons sesame oil or avocado oil, divided
– 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
– 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
– 1 and 1/2 cups broccoli florets
– 2 medium carrots, julienned or sliced into rounds
– 1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced (any color)
– 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
– 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or shiitake)
– 4 stalks green onions, chopped (whites and greens separated)
– 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
– 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
– 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and toss to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust the sauce to your taste by adding more soy sauce or a pinch of sugar.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg