Description
A vibrant and flavorful vegan saucy ramen noodle dish featuring fresh vegetables stir-fried in a savory sesame-ginger sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, this recipe combines tender-crisp veggies, tender ramen noodles, and a rich, tangy sauce with an optional spicy kick.
Ingredients
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Noodles
- 2 packs of vegan ramen noodles
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the vegan ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics and vegetables.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute until they become fragrant, which will infuse the dish with flavor.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, snap peas, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they are tender yet still crisp to maintain texture and freshness.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and vegetable broth to create a tangy and flavorful sauce.
- Add Sauce to Vegetables: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the stir-fried vegetables and toss well to coat all the veggies evenly.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked ramen noodles to the skillet. Gently toss everything together so the noodles are thoroughly coated with the saucy vegetable mixture.
- Heat Through: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally to allow all ingredients to heat together and flavors to meld.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the dish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve the saucy ramen noodles immediately for the best taste and enjoy your vibrant, vegan-friendly meal!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level or omit it for a milder dish.
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables such as mushrooms, baby corn, or zucchini based on your preference.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For extra protein, consider adding tofu or edamame (unlisted in original recipe).
- Make sure to not overcook the vegetables to keep them crisp and fresh.
