Description
Looking for a quick, bold, and satisfying meal? These Asian Sesame Noodles are a fast and flavorful option perfect for busy weeknights or lunchbox ideas. Packed with chewy noodles, crisp veggies, and a savory-sweet sesame soy sauce, this easy recipe can be made in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re into healthy snack ideas, dinner ideas, or a customizable easy dinner, this dish fits it all!
Ingredients
200g lo mein noodles or spaghetti
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
200g shrimp (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
3. Add bell pepper and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
4. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Pour into the skillet and stir well.
5. If using shrimp, add it now and cook 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
6. Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly with sauce.
7. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
Swap in tofu, chicken, or scrambled eggs for shrimp.
Add chili oil or red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quick dinner, sesame noodles, healthy noodle recipe, easy recipe, shrimp noodles