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a wok with veg noodles topped with lime slices and sesame seeds - with someone holding a portion of noodles with chopsticks. Wok placed on a bamboo base with spring onions on the side
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20-Minute Spicy Veg Noodles Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 5 servings
A lush veg noodles recipe that's perfect for busy folks who want to eat healthily but don't have time to cook. The noodles are dressed in a spicy concoction of soy sauce, chilli flakes, fresh garlic and ginger and a generous amount of black pepper. With a heap of fresh vegetables, this noodles recipe is plant-powered — full of vitamins, minerals and flavour. A quick and easy dish that takes 20 minutes from start to finish—making it the best noodle recipe for students or families with a hectic schedule.

Ingredients
 

  • 2 celery, stalks, washed, ends removed and cut into matchsticks
  • 2 carrots, medium, washed, ends removed and cut into matchsticks, Benefits of cooked carrots
  • 2 peppers, bell peppers, washed, stalks and seeds removed, cut into thin strips
  • 2 inch ginger, washed, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 6 garlic, cloves, crushed
  • 5 ramen noodles , ramen cakes, made with rice and millet. You can choose other types.
  • 12 cups water, boiling noodles
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce, dark
  • 2 tsp chilli flakes, or add to taste
  • 1 tbsp black pepper, or add to taste

Equipment

  • wok

Instructions
 

  • Prep the vegetables and follow packet instructions to cook the noodles. Once cooked, thoroughly rinse with cold water, drain well and set aside
  • On very low heat, saute garlic in oil
  • Add soy sauce, chilli flakes, black pepper, ginger, carrots, celery, peppers and cooked noodles. If the noodles are clumped together, simply rinse with cold water again, drain well and then add them to the vegetables
  • Turn off the heat. Gently toss the noddles with the sauce and vegetables to mix well
  • Serve with optional toppings: crushed peanuts, chopped spring onion, lime juice

Notes

  • The vegetables can be prepped and stored separately in the fridge and then mixed together when you are ready to make the dish.
  • Wash veg well before storing to remove dirt and bacteria that can grow on veg surfaces while stored.
  • Wrap veg in a damp cloth or kitchen towel, place it inside an airtight container - this will stop moisture from escaping and help keep veg fresher for longer.
  • Store vegetable noodles in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Keep vegetable noodles in an airtight container to prevent moisture escape and oxidation that can affect the taste, colouring, nutrients content and texture.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 356kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 57g (19%)Protein: 11g (22%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 722mg (30%)Potassium: 285mg (8%)Fiber: 6g (24%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 4568IU (91%)Vitamin C: 41mg (50%)Calcium: 53mg (5%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: Chinese
Course: Main
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