Stir-Fried Edamame & Peppers with Garlic Noodles

A speedy and savory vegan stir-fry featuring tender edamame, crisp bell peppers, and fresh broccoli florets in a light soy-ginger sauce, served over quick garlic noodles.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: East Asian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $1.53/serving
Dietary
- Dairy-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Fiber
- Pescatarian
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Tags
- budget-friendly
- healthy
- quick
- savory
- stir-fry
Ingredients
- 8 ounce spaghetti noodles (thin)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shelled edamame (frozen, thawed)
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces thin spaghetti or ramen noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
- While noodles cook, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. If using, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in 1 cup thawed shelled edamame and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the drained noodles to the skillet along with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the noodles. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with optional 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts.
Notes
Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas or shredded carrots. For meal prep, store the noodles and stir-fry mixture separately and combine just before reheating to maintain texture.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 19.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fat: 10.5 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Sugar: 8 g