Spicy Soba Noodle Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

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A quick and spicy Japanese soba noodle stir fry with crunchy vegetables and a savory sauce that delivers a playful punch. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs dried soba noodles, sesame oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz dried soba noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot, julienned
1/4 cup scallions, sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp crushed peanuts (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 8 oz dried soba noodles. Cook for 5 minutes until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1/2 cup julienned carrot to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Stir in the cooked soba noodles along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp sriracha, tossing continuously for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and sauce coats evenly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and mix in 1/4 cup sliced scallions. Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp crushed peanuts over the noodles before serving.