Garlic and Chili Soba Noodles with Spinach and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Nutty soba noodles tossed in a garlicky chili sauce with tender spinach and toasted sesame seeds for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs soba noodles, sesame oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz soba noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
3 cups fresh spinach
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes until tender but firm to the bite. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 3 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add the drained soba noodles to the skillet along with 3 tbsp soy sauce. Toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes to warm through and allow the sauce to coat the noodles.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and garnish with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.