Instant Noodle Stir-Fry with Garlic and Sesame

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A quick and satisfying stir-fry featuring instant noodles tossed with fragrant garlic and nutty sesame, finished with crisp vegetables for texture. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs instant ramen noodles, sesame oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 package instant ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
  4. Step 4: Toss in the cooked noodles, 2 sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

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