Here are three light and delicious vegan noodle recipes that are perfect for a meal on a crazy busy day or a late-night snack.
1. Sesame Ginger Noodles
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rice noodles (or any thin noodles of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, and maple syrup.
- Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
2. Cold Peanut Noodles
Ingredients:
- 2 oz whole wheat or soba noodles
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- Chopped fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and sriracha until smooth.
- Toss the cooked and cooled noodles in the peanut sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts.
- Refrigerate for a while to let the flavors meld, then enjoy cold.
3. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast (if using), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth to make the pesto.
- In a bowl, mix the zucchini noodles lightly fried in olive oil with the pesto until the noodles are well coated.
- Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
These Vegan Noodle recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures while being light enough to enjoy as a late-night snack. Just remember to adjust the portion sizes according to your appetite. Feel free to enjoy!