Stovetop Sweet and Spicy Noodles with Vegetables

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A vibrant stir-fry of noodles tossed in a homemade sweet and spicy sauce with crisp-tender vegetables, ready in 20 minutes. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs rice noodles, vegetable oil, minced garlic 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare 8 oz rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup shredded carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Stir together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sriracha sauce in a small bowl.
  5. Step 5: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with vegetables, pour the sauce over, and toss everything together for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated evenly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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