Delicious Vegan Garlic Noodles is a modification of a classic Chinese-American recipe. It is a simple and flavorful noodle that is high in carbs (95 grams)and protein (18 grams). A few simple ingredients are used to cook it. These vegan garlic noodles are a mixture of garlic, soy sauce, noodles, and mushrooms. This noodles recipe is perfect for vegan followers and anyone searching for a delicious and satisfying plant-based food. It will just take fifteen to twenty minutes to prepare delicious noodles. It is a budget-friendly and vegan-friendly recipe. You can prepare noodles according to the given directions.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Nonstick pan
- Spoon
- Serving Plate
Ingredients
- Noodles 8 ounces
- Water 1 cup
Preparation of Sauce
- Vegan Butter 1tbsp
- Chopped Garlic Cloves 4
- Red pepper flakes 1/4tsp
- Chopped Edible Mushrooms 1 cup
- Reduced Soy sauce 1tsp
- Water 1/4 cup
- Sesame oil 1/2tsp
- Green Onions 2, chopped
- Vegan parmesan 3tbsps
- Plant-based coconut milk 1/2 cup
Ingredients Notes
Water:
- You can replace the simple water with vegetable broth. The broth will enhance the noodle’s flavor.
Soy sauce:
- Tamari sauce and coconut aminos are also good alternative options.
Mushrooms:
- You can add different mushrooms Cremini, Shiitake, Portobello, Oyster, or Maitake. Each mushroom has a distinct aroma and taste. You can add it depending on your flavor and taste,
Garlic:
- Fresh garlic will work best to make the noodles. But you can use ready-made garlic paste.
Sesame Oil:
- To enhance the flavors, you can add vegan hoisin. It gives a salty, and sweet taste to the noodles.
Instructions
- Take a large pot, add water and a teaspoon of salt. Boil the water over a high flame.
- Next, place the uncooked noodles in salted boiled water.
- Cook it for 10-15 minutes or until chewable.
- Or boil the noodles as directed on the packet.
- Once the pasta is done, shift it on a colander to remove its extra water.
- Set aside the pasta. Meanwhile, we will prepare the sauce.
- Over a medium flame melt vegan butter in a large non-stick pan.
- Next, add chopped garlic, and simmer it for 1-2 minutes until brown.
- Now, add red pepper flakes, mushrooms, and soy sauce to the pan.
- For 2-3 minutes, saute all ingredients.
- After that, add sesame oil, green onions, canned coconut milk, and water.
- Thoroughly stir all ingredients with a spoon.
- After that, add the boiled pasta with mushrooms and onions mixture.
- Cook it for 2-3 minutes so the sauce and pasta combine well.
- Sprinkle over the salt, and red chili pepper flakes over the noodles.
- The tasty and spicy noodles are ready. Transfer the noodles to a plate.
- Serve the tasty noodles with shredded parmesan cheese. You can also add grated cheese over the noodles.
Tips
- Noodles should not be overdone.
- To thicken the consistency of the soup, you can add a teaspoon of cornstarch.
- Add jalapenos, red chili peppers flakes, or sriracha for a spicy tasty.
- You can also squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the noodles. It will give a citrus flavor.
- Use good-quality vegan soy sauce or tamari sauce.
- Choose your preferred brand of noodles.
- To make noodles colorful, and flavorful, you can add different varieties of vegetables such as zucchini, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers.
Storage Information
Refrigerate:
- You can store the garlic noodles in an airtight jar, and put them in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Rewarm:
- For 1-2 minutes, you can reheat the noodles in a microwave oven. You can also rewarm the noodles on the burner for 1-2 minutes.
FAQs
How do we serve garlic noodles?
- You can enjoy the garlic noodles with roasted balsamic veggies, grilled tempeh, rainbow cauliflower, marinated tofu, broccoli slaw, and vegan Caesar.
Which protein options are used to cook the noodles?
- You can add vegan protein options such as tofu, tempeh, seitan, beans, or hemp seeds.
How do we keep the noodles from adhering to each other?
- To avoid sticking add a half tablespoon of oil to the boiling water. After boiling, wash the noodles with cold water.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount
Total Servings 2-3
Total Calories 568kcal
Carbohydrates 95 gram
Protein 18 gram
Fat 13 gram
Dietary Fiber 5 gram
Sugar 6 gram
Sodium 458 mg
Iron 2 mg
