Sweet Lunchbox Noodles
Transform your midday meal routine with these Sweet Lunchbox Noodles—a quick and healthy noodle dish bursting with vibrant flavors and colorful vegetables. This recipe combines tender spaghetti or rice noodles with a perfectly balanced sweet-and-savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Crisp julienned carrots, red bell peppers, and aromatic garlic bring refreshing textures, while a sprinkle of green onions and toasted sesame seeds adds a savory crunch. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, these noodles are versatile, light, and travel-friendly, making them an ideal choice for busy lunches or meal prep. Enjoy them warm or cold straight from the lunchbox for a satisfying bite wherever you go!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams spaghetti or rice noodles
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and water. Set the sauce aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add a splash of sesame oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the julienned carrot and sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the sauce into the skillet. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Sprinkle in the chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if using.
Remove from heat and allow the noodles to cool slightly before packing them into lunchboxes. Serve warm or cold as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1788 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 946 mg | 20% | |
*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.
