Description
Zesty vegan garlic noodles bring bold Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Creamy sauce and perfectly seasoned pasta deliver a quick, satisfying meal without animal products.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) spaghetti or noodles (rice noodles or udon)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) sesame oil or neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) hoisin sauce (vegan-friendly)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sriracha or chili paste (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Bring a generously salted pot of water to a vigorous boil. Immerse noodles and cook according to package instructions until perfectly al dente. Drain, reserving a small amount of starchy cooking liquid for potential sauce refinement.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and optional sriracha in a mixing bowl. Allow flavors to harmonize while preparing remaining ingredients.
- Garlic Infusion: Heat sesame oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden, carefully avoiding burning. This process builds a robust flavor foundation.
- Noodle Integration: Introduce drained noodles to the garlic-laden pan. Drizzle prepared sauce over noodles, tossing thoroughly to ensure complete coating. Adjust consistency with reserved cooking liquid if needed, creating a glossy, cohesive mixture.
- Final Enhancement: Fold in sliced green onions, allowing them to briefly soften and release their aromatic essence. Distribute ingredients evenly to maximize flavor profile. Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onion slices for visual and textural complexity. Serve immediately while steaming hot.
Notes
- Prevent Garlic Burning: Monitor heat closely when sautéing garlic to avoid bitter, acrid flavors. Remove from heat immediately if garlic starts to brown too quickly.
- Adjust Sauce Consistency: Reserve pasta water strategically to thin or enrich sauce texture. Start with small amounts, stirring gradually to achieve perfect coating and moisture.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Consider adding nutritional yeast or miso paste for extra umami complexity in vegan version. These ingredients boost savory notes without compromising plant-based integrity.
- Customize Spice Levels: Control heat intensity by adjusting sriracha quantity. Add incrementally, tasting between additions to match personal spice preference without overwhelming dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg