Stir-Fried Asian Noodles with Garlic and Fresh Vegetables

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Quick stir-fried noodles tossed with vibrant fresh vegetables and garlic, delivering a flavorful and satisfying weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable but still firm, then drain well.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, 2 cups chopped baby bok choy, and 1 cup julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained rice noodles along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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