Vegetarian Scallion Noodles
Transform everyday noodles into a flavorful masterpiece with this Vegetarian Scallion Noodles recipe—a quick and simple dish bursting with aromatic scallions and a savory soy sauce blend. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender noodles with sautéed scallions caramelized to perfection, then tossed in a rich soy and dark soy sauce mixture with a hint of sweetness from sugar. A drizzle of toasted sesame oil adds depth, while optional garnishes like sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes let you customize the dish to your taste. Ready in just 25 minutes and serving up to four, these vegetarian noodles deliver restaurant-quality deliciousness in the comfort of your kitchen. Ideal for noodle lovers searching for easy vegetarian meals, this recipe is as versatile as it is irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g dried egg noodles or your choice of noodles
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bunch scallions (green onions), trimmed and sliced into 2-inch segments
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the scallion segments to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are fragrant and beginning to crisp at the edges.
Reduce the heat to low and add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar to the scallions, stirring to combine.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing them with the scallion sauce so that they are evenly coated.
Drizzle the noodles with toasted sesame oil and gently toss again.
Divide the noodles among bowls, garnishing with sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegetarian Scallion Noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2998 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1165 mg | 25% | |
*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.
