Description
A quick and colorful vegetable stir-fry with noodles, featuring a mix of fresh veggies and a savory sauce. Ideal for a speedy weeknight meal or healthy meal prep!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz (225 g) egg noodles or rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or sesame oil)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button mushrooms)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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- Start by boiling a large pot of water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the egg noodles or rice noodles.
- Cook according to the package instructions, usually around 4-6 minutes for egg noodles or 6-8 minutes for rice noodles.
- Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. This also helps to prevent them from sticking together.
- Drizzle a little vegetable oil over the noodles and toss them gently to coat. Set aside.
- While the noodles are cooking, wash and prepare all your vegetables.
- Slice the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Julienne the carrot and chop the green onions.
- For the broccoli, cut it into small florets, and if youre using snap peas, simply trim the ends.
- Mince the garlic and set it aside.
- In a large wok or a deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sliced onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.
- Next, toss in the bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes at this stage.
- Once the vegetables are cooked to your liking, its time to add the noodles.
- Gently add the cooked noodles to the vegetable mixture in the wok.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing everything together gently to ensure the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
- Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Once everything is heated through and well combined, remove the wok from the heat.
- Toss in the chopped green onions and give everything a final stir.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or salt as needed.
- If you want to add a bit of crunch, sprinkle some sesame seeds over the top before serving.
- Serve the vegetable stir fry noodles hot, either in bowls or on plates.
- You can garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds for a nice presentation.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of spring rolls or a light salad.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply place the noodles in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water or oil to prevent sticking, and stir until heated through.
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Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences.
- For a protein boost, consider adding tofu, chicken, or shrimp to the stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes