Quick Ramen Stir Fry with Spicy Garlic Sauce and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

A fast and flavorful noodle stir-fry with tender ramen noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy garlic soy sauce that comes together in 20 minutes. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs carrot, julienned, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, baby spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 2 packs (3 oz each) instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 3 stalks scallions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 2 packs (6 oz total) instant ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 julienned carrot and 1 sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 cups baby spinach and 3 chopped scallions, cooking until spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
6. Step 6: Add the drained noodles back to the skillet and pour the sauce over. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.