Stir-Fried Noodles Garden Vegetables (Printable Version)
Colorful noodles tossed with fresh vegetables in a savory-sweet Asian-inspired sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 12 oz (340 g) wheat noodles or rice noodles, cooked and drained
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
06 - 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
07 - 2 green onions, sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
10 - ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
11 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
15 - ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
→ Oils & Toppings
16 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro or Thai basil for garnish
19 - Lime wedges
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and chili flakes. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
03 - Add carrots, bell pepper, snap peas, and zucchini. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender-crisp.
04 - Add spinach (or bok choy) and green onions; cook for 1 minute until wilted.
05 - Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with the sauce. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with herbs and lime wedges if using. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 25 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal
- Uses simple pantry staples and whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand
- Incredibly versatile and customizable to your taste preferences
- Vibrant colors and textures make it as beautiful as it is delicious
02 -
- Allow your wok or pan to get properly hot before adding ingredients this creates the characteristic wok hei flavor that makes restaurant stir fries taste so good
- Prepare and arrange all ingredients before heating your pan stir frying moves quickly and having everything ready prevents overcooking
- Cook vegetables in order of density starting with the firmest to ensure proper cooking without mushiness