Spicy Garlic Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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A vibrant stir-fry of noodles tossed with crunchy vegetables and a spicy garlic sauce for a quick and satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs dried 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 360 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz dried rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 large, julienned carrot
1 medium, sliced thin red bell pepper
1 cup, trimmed snap peas
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2, sliced green onions
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz dried rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 4: Add the drained noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil to the skillet. Toss everything together over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated with the sauce.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.