Description
This vibrant vegan Teriyaki Noodles recipe features al dente ramen noodles tossed with crisp-tender broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and green onions, all coated in a savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful, plant-based meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, complemented with optional toppings like sesame seeds, mung bean sprouts, and fresh herbs for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Noodles and Vegetables
- 8 oz. ramen noodles*
- 6 oz. fresh broccoli florets**
- 5 oz. shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 batch Teriyaki Sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Toppings (optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Mung bean sprouts
- Fresh cilantro
- Peanuts
- Cashews
- Sriracha or other hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: Start by making your teriyaki sauce if preparing homemade, or have your store-bought sauce ready to use for the recipe.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions until al dente, meaning they should be slightly firm and not overcooked. Once done, drain the noodles and rinse them briefly with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Vegetables: While noodles cook, cut broccoli into small florets, slice shiitake mushrooms, and slice the carrot into thin strips or rounds as preferred.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, mushrooms, and carrot along with 3 tablespoons of broth or water to enable a no-oil sauté. Cover the pan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add more broth or water if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Add Green Onions: Slice the green onions and add them to the pan once vegetables are nearly cooked. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir the green onions in, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften them.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles and teriyaki sauce to the pan with vegetables. Gently toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the noodles and vegetables to serving bowls. Garnish with your choice of optional toppings such as sesame seeds, mung bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, peanuts, cashews, or a drizzle of sriracha for added spice.
Notes
- Use broth or water instead of oil to keep this recipe oil-free and light.
- If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in warm water prior to slicing.
- Feel free to substitute ramen noodles with other noodles like soba or rice noodles for variation.
- For added protein, consider adding tofu or edamame beans.
- To make the teriyaki sauce from scratch, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch for thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
