Description
This Asian vegetable stir-fry with noodles is a quick, healthy, and flavorful vegan dish packed with colorful veggies and a delicious homemade stir-fry sauce.
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) noodles of choice (e.g., rice noodles, ramen, or soba)
 - 1 tbsp sesame oil or oil of choice
 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
 - 1 small zucchini, julienned
 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
 - 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free if needed)
 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
 - 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
 - Sesame seeds and chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)
 
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
 - Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute.
 - Add the bell peppers, carrot, zucchini, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
 - Add the frozen peas and green onions, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
 - In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
 - Add the cooked noodles and sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss everything to combine and heat through.
 - Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped peanuts if desired.
 
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables based on what you have available.
 - Use gluten-free noodles and tamari for a gluten-free version.
 - Add tofu or tempeh for extra protein.
 - Adjust the sauce ingredients to taste—add more chili for heat or more sweetener for balance.
 
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 - Cook Time: 15 minutes
 - Category: Main Course
 - Method: Stir-Fry
 - Cuisine: Asian
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
 - Calories: 400
 - Sugar: 10 g
 - Sodium: 850 mg
 - Fat: 10 g
 - Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
 - Trans Fat: 0 g
 - Carbohydrates: 65 g
 - Fiber: 8 g
 - Protein: 12 g
 - Cholesterol: 0 mg