Sautéed Garlic and Chili Noodles with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Quick stir-fried noodles tossed with fragrant garlic, chili, and toasted sesame for a flavorful Asian-inspired meal. 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
5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 stalks, sliced scallions
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in hot water for 8 minutes until tender but firm, drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the garlic edges turn golden but not burnt.
Step 3: Add the drained noodles to the skillet along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss continuously for 3-4 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 4 sliced scallions.
Step 5: Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for a nutty crunch.