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    Home ▸ Vegan Main Dishes

    Vegan Stir Fry Noodles

    Last modified: October 5, 2022. Originally posted: June 15, 2020 By Sophia DeSantis

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    I love a meal bursting with flavor that's easy to make. These vegan stir fry noodles are filled with vegetables and a family favorite!

    Dark blue bowl with stir fry noodles and veggies inside
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    One thing I love to make are the dinners that clean out my fridge. This stir fry is perfect for that! The flavor of the sauce is amazing and goes with just about anything.

    Stir Fry Basics

    I love a good stir fry. While rice is easy, noodles really kick it up a notch! The texture they get when you take that one extra step and cook them a little in the pan is so good!

    The main ingredients are:

    1. Noodles
    2. Veggies
    3. Sauce

    Noodles

    When it comes to noodles for stir fry, there are so many kinds you can use. It really depends on what you feel like adding. Here are some of the main ones:

    • Brown rice noodles- these come in a variety of shapes. There is the pad thai variety, the skinny vermicelli like noodles (called maifun) and even traditional brown rice spaghetti.
    • Soba noodles- these are made from buckwheat and are thicker and heartier.
    • Ramen noodles- these come in a variety of based from rice to bean.
    • Udon noodles- these are nice and thick and very dense.
    • Chow mein and lo mein noodles- often used in Chinese noodle dishes so do well in stir fries.
    • Shiratake noodles- these are a starch based noodle that are very low in calories. They have a chewy springy texture.

    Veggies

    When it comes to the veggies you use for stir fries, it can be almost anything. The best thing about this dish is that you can easily clean out your fridge! Here are some of my favorites:

    • Onions
    • Peppers
    • Broccoli
    • Carrots
    • Snap peas
    • Edamame
    • Cauliflower
    • Mushrooms
    • Zucchini
    • Green beans

    Stir fry sauce

    The sauce for this stir fry is super flavorful. It's so easy to make as you simply dump everything into a pot and whisk over medium low heat until it thickens. It's rich and can be used for many other things as well!

    Make sure to whisk as it cooks so that you get a smooth end result. Don't let it overcook because you will burn it.

    Whisk mixing brown sauce in a pot

    How to Make Stir Fry Noodles

    This recipe is really easy to throw together. If prepped the night before, you'll have dinner on the table in no time!

    1. Saute the veggies. Wooden spoon sautéing veggies in a pan
    2. Add sauce. Brown sauce mixing into a pan full of veggies
    3. Add noodles. Noodles and veggies mixing with a brown sauce in a pan
    4. Serve! Fork twirling a bite of stir fry noodles with veggies

    Prepping

    This recipe is really easy to prep ahead of time. All you need to do is slice your veggies so they are ready to go. Then you can also make the stir fry sauce.

    Keep everything in the fridge until you are ready to cook. The sauce will thicken when in the fridge, but should thin out again as you cook it. If you want you can add a touch of broth to thin out.

    Tips and Tricks

    Here are a few things to remember as you cook:

    1. Because veggies cook at different rates, cut the veggies that take longer smaller than those that cook quickly.
    2. You can always adapt the spice level. Just add more hot sauce, or take out if you want no spice.
    3. I use a regular frying pan for this, but you can use a wok if you prefer. You don't want to use a pot since it will keep the moisture in and your end result won't be as browned.
    4. If you want to add some extra protein to the recipe, you can always add in some tofu (like this crispy teriyaki tofu!) or tempeh. Another way to add protein is to use a bean based noodle.

    Common Questions

    Are stir fry noodles healthy?

    These stir fry noodles are filled with veggies! Which makes them full of nutrients. If you add in an extra does of protein, along with the healthy fat from the peanut butter in the sauce, it makes a complete meal.

    What should I put in my stir fry?

    The best thing about this recipe is that it's so adaptable. Add in anything you think sounds good!

    Which noodles are best for stir fry?

    All of the noodles I mentioned above are great. You want something hearty that won't fall apart quickly as you stir fry.

    What Chinese noodles are vegan?

    All you need to do is look at the ingredients. As long as there is no animal products (egg would be the big one to watch here), then they are vegan.

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    Stir fried noodles and veggies in a dark blue bowl with lime slices and cilantro

    Vegan Stir Fry Noodles

    Sophia DeSantis
    These vegan stir fry noodles are filled with vegetables and a family favorite. Plus they are bursting with flavor and easy to make! #veganasianrecipes #easyveganrecipes
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4
    Calories 383 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 cups chopped veggies , like carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, snap peas, etc (see post for more options)
    • 1 cup sliced green onions , sliced into 3 inch long pieces (about 2 onions)
    • drizzle sesame oil for sautéing veggies , or another favorite oil or veggie broth if not using oil
    • 6 ounces uncooked brown rice or stir fry noodles , or about 14 ounces (400 grams) cooked

    Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar , or apple cider vinegar
    • 6 tablespoons Tamari , or soy sauce for non gluten-free option
    • 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter , no salt added
    • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 3 teaspoon garlic
    • 2 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce , or other chili pepper sauce
    • ¼ cup veggie broth , low sodium if needed
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil , optional for taste

    Instructions
     

    • Make the sauce by putting all ingredients in a small pot and cook over low heat while whisking until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Once you see the sauce begin to thicken, remove from heat.
    • Sauté the veggies in oil or veggie broth until just softened, making sure not to overcook. I like mine more al dente but cook to your preference.
    • Meanwhile cook your noodles. Drain and set aside.
    • Once the veggies are cooked, add the sauce and mix until well coated. You can keep some of the sauce to drizzle on top. I like them saucy, but add more or less for your preference.
    • Turn off the heat, and mix in the noodles. Toss to combine. Then serve!

    Notes

    • For a really fast meal, use frozen stir fry veggies and precooked noodles.
    • If you love sauce, double the sauce here and save to drizzle over the top.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 841mgPotassium: 599mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 958IUVitamin C: 111mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Amanda

      February 06, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      Excellent dinner for the whole family! Super quick and delicious anytime meal. Perfect with some gluten free ramen noodles, and any kind of veggies you can sneak past the kiddos. Thanks for a great, stress free meal.

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    2. Stacey

      July 16, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Omg you weren’t kidding about this sauce!!! I am not a peanut butter lover so I swapped in cashew butter instead...and wow...just wow! This sauce would be good on anything stir fried, or rice, or even farro because the flavors are so perfect! So simple to make...thank you as always!!!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 16, 2020 at 5:46 pm

        Ha! I am so happy you liked it Stacey! Thanks so much for the great review!

        Reply
    3. Lee

      June 22, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      Tried this recipe and it is delicious!

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    4. Amanda Hyman

      January 19, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      I just made this and thought it was awesome. My small people loved the sauce and so did I!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        January 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm

        Hi Amanda!! Thank you so much! It's an old recipe and I desperately need to update my photos but I love it too!

        Reply
    5. Elizabeth S

      November 30, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      I absolutely ADORE your website and this brand of noodles! I love their mung bean and black bean noodles- staples in my kitchen!

      However, I've tried stir-frying with both their noodles, and I find that for some reason they just don't take to the sauce like a rice noodle would, and they get very watery. Has this ever happened to you? Maybe I'm cooking something wrong? I love these noodles and I love stir fries, so if I could finally combine the two with a delicious product, I would be SOOOO happy! I can't wait to try this! 🙂

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      • veggiesdontbite

        November 30, 2015 at 10:40 pm

        Thank you SO much Elizabeth! You are so so sweet! Yes, these noodles put on an actual pan to stir fry aren't going to be as good as a rice noodle as far as the sauce and consistency go. Since they aren't made with a starchy carb like rice, and simply beans, they don't work as great. But I like to stir fry the veggies then add sauce, then add the noodles last. So it comes together nicely. I would guess you may be able to actually stir fry the noodle with enough oil, but I don't use a lot of oil so I haven't tried it. But I love the added health benefit of these noodles so I'm okay with doing it a little backwards! Let me know if you have any successes using a different method!

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    6. Erica

      April 11, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Super yummy! I used pad thai noodles because I couldn't find mung bean noodles. Everyone loved this dish! I will be making this again for sure!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        April 11, 2014 at 9:25 pm

        So happy you liked it!! Pad Thai noodles work great for it.

        Reply
    7. cloudthyme

      March 04, 2014 at 7:53 am

      This looks wonderful! I will have to try out mung bean noodles 🙂

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      • veggiesdontbite

        March 04, 2014 at 8:06 am

        Thank you! You'll love the noodles. I was surprised at how good they were and their nice consistency.

        Reply
    8. Amy

      March 03, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      Making this recipe soon! I have the Mung bean noodles and all!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 03, 2014 at 3:07 pm

        Awesome!! It's really flavorful, so add some sauce, taste and determine how much you want in it. The kids loved it but needed less sauce than me.

        Reply

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