Instant Ramen Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Sesame

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A fast and flavorful stir-fry using instant ramen noodles, fresh vegetables, and a savory sesame sauce for a satisfying meal in minutes. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs instant ramen noodles, carrot, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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: 8 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until just tender; drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1/2 cup trimmed snow peas; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return the cooked noodles to the skillet along with 2 tbsp sesame oil and 2 tbsp soy sauce; toss everything together and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until heated through and noodles are evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately while hot.

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