Stir-Fried Noodles with Diverse Vegetable Medley
Colorful stir-fried noodles with a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables reflecting the diversity of American culture, tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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 350 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 3 stalks, sliced green onions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp (optional) chili flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 julienned carrot, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the wok, then pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes if using. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 3 sliced green onions, and serve immediately.








