Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Noodles with Mixed Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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A vibrant Asian-inspired stir fry featuring noodles tossed with a spicy garlic sauce and crisp mixed vegetables for a quick, flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 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 320 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 cup snow peas, trimmed
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until tender but still firm; drain well.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snow peas; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and bright.
Step 4: Add drained noodles to the wok along with 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil; toss vigorously for 2 minutes to coat noodles and heat through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.