Stir-Fried Noodles with Demon Pepper and Citrus Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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A vibrant stir-fry of noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a fiery citrus-infused chili sauce. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs rice noodles, red bell pepper, snap peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 ounces rice noodles
1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
1 cup, trimmed snap peas
1 large, julienned carrot
3, minced garlic cloves
2 small, thinly sliced red chili peppers
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2, chopped green onions
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 ounces rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced red chili peppers, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned red bell pepper, 1 cup snap peas, and 1 large julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the wok along with 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until noodles are coated and heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 chopped green onions and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Serve immediately for a bright and spicy noodle dish.