Description
These Asian Sesame Noodles are your answer to a quick dinner, healthy snack, or easy lunch. They’re tossed in a savory-sweet sesame soy sauce and loaded with fresh flavor. Perfect for anyone looking for fast meal prep, vegetarian options, or just new food ideas. If you’re craving an easy recipe that doesn’t skimp on taste, this dish delivers silky noodles, crisp veggies, and bold flavor all in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti or lo mein noodles
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 green onions chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cook the noodles in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil.
3. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red bell pepper and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
5. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use toasted sesame oil for maximum flavor, not the light kind.
Rinse noodles after cooking to prevent sticking and overcooking.
Taste and adjust sauce before adding to noodles for perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, quick dinner, asian sesame noodles, healthy snack, dinner ideas, food ideas, vegetarian