Low Sodium Kimchi Noodles
Elevate your noodle game with this vibrant dish packed with bold, fermented flavors and a healthier twist: Low Sodium Kimchi Noodles. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, this recipe combines tender rice noodles with the tangy punch of low sodium kimchi, fresh veggies like julienned carrots and green onions, and a fragrant blend of garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and apple cider vinegar. Simmered in a light broth, these noodles soak up every bit of goodness for a satisfying, umami-rich bowl that's lower in sodium without compromising on taste. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy Asian-inspired recipe is both flavorful and nourishing, ideal for those seeking a lighter, health-conscious comfort food. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for an irresistible finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g low sodium kimchi
- 200 g rice noodles
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 500 ml water
Instructions
Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes or until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
Finely chop the low sodium kimchi and thinly slice the green onions. Peel and julienne the carrot. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 500 ml of water to a gentle boil. Add the kimchi and carrot, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to bring out their flavors.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and apple cider vinegar, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
Add the softened rice noodles to the pan and toss them with the kimchi mixture, allowing them to absorb the flavors, cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and toss in the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve the kimchi noodles hot in bowls, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1433 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
