Vegan Sesame Noodles
These Vegan Sesame Noodles are quick, flavorful, and packed with delicious Asian-inspired flavors. Chewy noodles are coated in a creamy sesame ginger sauce made with soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, and toasted sesame oil for a simple plant-based meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a satisfying lunch, this easy noodle recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors.
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Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small whisk
- Large skillet or wok
- Colander
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
For the Sesame Sauce
- ¼ cup tahini or creamy sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 –2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce optional
- ¼ cup warm water plus more as needed
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces noodles such as udon, soba, ramen, or rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup edamame cooked
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain well and rinse briefly with cool water if serving as a chilled noodle dish.
- While the noodles cook, prepare the sesame sauce. Add tahini, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, lime juice, sriracha, and warm water to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the sauce until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more warm water until it reaches a silky consistency that can easily coat the noodles.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and carrots and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened while keeping some crunch.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the sesame sauce over the top. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Add the cucumber, edamame, and green onions. Gently mix until the vegetables are distributed throughout the noodles.
- Taste and adjust the flavors as needed. Add more soy sauce for saltiness, lime juice for freshness, or chili sauce for extra heat.
- Serve the sesame noodles warm or chilled, topped with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and additional green onions.