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Home » Recipes » Quick & Easy Vegan Main Meal Recipes

15-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles

Published: Jan 15, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2024 by Emily · 4 Comments

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15-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles are ready in a flash and full of flavor! Inspired by takeout, this is a quick vegan dinner that's full of nourishing ingredients like crunchy vegetables and protein-rich edamame.

bowl of vegan sesame ginger noodles with vegetables

NOTE: I am not expert in Chinese or Sichuan cuisine, so this is not an authentic recipe. I am merely drawing inspiration from flavors I enjoy. If you'd like to learn more about this dish's history, click here.

Background on this Sesame Noodles Recipe

Sesame noodles have existing in multiple cultures for thousands of years. They have origins in Sichuan cuisine. One common recipe for cold sesame noodles was invented by chef Yu Fa Tang, originally from Taiwan.

What ingredients do you need to make sesame ginger noodles?

-Long pasta (like spaghetti or fettuccini) or noodles (ramen, rice, or glass)
-Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
-Sesame oil
-Fresh ginger
-Fresh garlic
-Red pepper flakes
-Juice of one lime
-Edamame and/or peas
-Crunchy veggies of choice, like carrots, kale, peppers, or cabbage

Do you eat sesame noodles hot or cold?

Sesame noodles are delicious when served hot right off the stove and also cold, once chilled in the fridge like a pasta salad. I enjoy them both ways!

sesame ginger sauce

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How to Customize 15-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles

  • If you like things spicy, add some extra red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
  • To add more protein, try some roasted cashews, broiled tofu, or even tempeh.
  • Any long shape noodle/pasta will work in this recipe, so I've listed a few options below. If you need something without gluten, be sure to check for purely buckwheat soba noodles.

I hope you enjoy these simple yet delicious sesame noodles! Please let me know in the comments or on Instagram if you give them a try.

For more 15-minute (or less) dinners, try one of these next:

  • Crispy Orzo with Peas and Garlic Butter
  • Microwave Cacio e Pepe
  • Creamy Kale and Potato Tacos
chopsticks holding sesame ginger noodles
bowl of vegan sesame ginger noodles with vegetables

15-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles

15-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles are ready in a flash and full of flavor! Inspired by takeout, they're an ideal quick dinner that's full of nourishing ingredients. Totally customizable as well, this will be a new favorite.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz long pasta of choice* note that this is not one entire box
  • ½ cup soy sauce coconut aminos, or tamari
  • 1 TBS sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 TBS grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Juice of one lime
  • ½ cup edamame and ½ cup peas thawed if frozen
  • 2 cups sliced cabbage and/or kale
  • 2 carrots shaved into ribbons
  • Sesame seeds and cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare noodles per package directions.
  • While noodles are cooking, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and lime juice, Drain noodles, add back to pot, and pour sauce over. Stir in vegetables of choice. Top with sesame seeds and cilantro. Eat warm or cold.

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Notes

*Spaghetti, fettuccini, rice noodles, ramen, and glass noodles are all delicious options

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9.2gFat: 6.4gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.5gSodium: 900mgFiber: 5.4gSugar: 4.3g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Comments

  1. Sue0523 says

    April 04, 2021 at 1:15 am

    5 stars
    After a project-packed Saturday, this was the ideal quick and delicious meal. With peas, shredded carrots, edamame and some leftover broiled tofu, it was perfect - and perfectly satisfying. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 05, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      I'm really happy to hear that, thank you for trying it!!

      Reply
  2. daisywinter says

    October 07, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    This looks so good!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 07, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks Daisy, they're a current favorite of mine!

      Reply

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