Stir-Fried Garlic Soy Noodles with Baby Bok Choy
A quick and savory noodle dish featuring tender baby bok choy tossed in a fragrant garlic soy sauce. This asian-inspired noodles (vegetarian) ready in about 20 minutes pairs dried egg noodles, halved lengthwise baby bok choy, minced 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 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried egg noodles
- 12 oz, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water with 1 tsp salt to a boil in a large pot. Add 8 oz dried egg noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz halved baby bok choy to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green.
- Step 4: Add the drained noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil to the wok. Toss continuously for 2 minutes until noodles are well coated and heated through.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately while warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Soy Noodles with Baby Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Garlic Soy Noodles with Baby Bok Choy?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep dried egg noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Soy Noodles with Baby Bok Choy?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Garlic Soy Noodles with Baby Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Stir-Fried Garlic Soy Noodles with Baby Bok Choy vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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