Description
These Easy Szechuan Noodles are a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be whipped up in no time. Packed with savory, spicy, and nutty flavors, this vegan noodle recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or lo mein noodles
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews (optional)
- sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine and cook: Add the sauce mixture to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to bubble. Add the cooked noodles and toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat and stir in green onions. Serve warm or chilled, topped with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add stir-fried veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for a heartier meal.
- For protein, toss in tofu, grilled chicken, or shrimp.
- Adjust the chili garlic sauce to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
