Kohlrabi Noodle Stir-Fry with Ginger and Sesame
Light kohlrabi noodles stir-fried with fresh ginger and sesame oil for a crisp, flavorful low-carb meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs kohlrabi bulbs, sesame oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.
Ingredients
- 3 medium (about 2.5 pounds), peeled and spiralized into noodles kohlrabi bulbs
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon, finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 stalks, sliced thinly green onions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 3 medium peeled and spiralized kohlrabi bulbs (noodles) to the wok, tossing continuously for 4-5 minutes until the noodles are tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Cook for another 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the noodles.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds over the noodles before serving.








