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Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Vegetables and Protein


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delicious stir-fried dish features wide egg noodles tossed with colorful vegetables and your choice of protein, flavored with soy sauce and sesame oil.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz wide egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup protein of choice (chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger root, grated

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic and ginger.
  2. Boil water in a large pot. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and toss with a little vegetable oil.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and sauté bell peppers and carrots until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add your chosen protein and cook until fully cooked through.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger during the last minute of cooking.
  6. Return cooked noodles to the skillet, adding soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until well combined.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the vegetables according to your preference.
  • This recipe can be made vegetarian by using tofu or leaving out the animal protein entirely.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg