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