Quick Stir-Fried Noodles with Garlic and Chili Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

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A fast, flavorful stir-fry of tender noodles tossed with a spicy garlic chili oil and fresh vegetables, ready in under 20 minutes. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs rice noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 sliced diagonally green onions
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare 8 oz rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add 1 julienned medium carrot and 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper to the wok, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 4: Toss in the cooked noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil, stirring vigorously to coat everything evenly and heat through for 2 minutes.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 3 sliced green onions, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.