Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Ginger Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Buckwheat soba noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a vibrant ginger sesame sauce for a satisfying vegetarian meal. This Japanese-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs dried soba noodles, sesame oil, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz dried soba noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
1 large carrot, julienned
1 cup snow peas, trimmed
3 stalks green onions, sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz dried soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned red bell pepper, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup trimmed snow peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 5: Add drained soba noodles and sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2 more minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.