5 from 144 votes
Creamy Rice Noodle Stir Fry
Creamy Rice Noodle Stir Fry features rice noodles tossed with sautéed garlic, ginger, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, and asparagus, coated in a smooth sauce made from tahini, rice vinegar, agave syrup, and soy sauce. The stir fry delivers a balance of earthy, tangy, and mildly sweet flavors with fresh vegetable textures and a creamy finish. It can be served as a satisfying vegetarian main or side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
533 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 package rice noodles of choice
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 3 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1- inch ginger peeled and chopped
- 4-5 crimini mushrooms sliced (optional, or button mushrooms
- 1 broccoli cut into florets, head of
- 1 asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces, bunch
Tahini Sauce
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or vinegar of choice
- 3 tablespoons agave syrup or sweetener of choice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce tamari, or coconut aminos
- ¼ cup water or more as needed
- ½ teaspoon salt if necessary
- ¼ cup cilantro optional, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Set water to boil for rice noodles, and cook as directed, set aside.
- Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in a skillet on medium heat (with either a tablespoon of oil or water) for 3-4 minutes until lightly browning. Add mushrooms if using and cook for 3 minutes more. Add broccoli and asparagus and cover the pan for 1 minute.
- To skillet with veggies add tahini, vinegar, agave, and soy sauce and stir to coat veggies. Add water slowly until a creamy sauce consistency is achieved. Add salt to taste, hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne, or black pepper if desired. Add in chopped cilantro if using and stir.
- Serve over a bed of rice noodles, and/or toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy.
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Notes
- Avoid overcooking rice noodles; rinse with cold water after boiling to stop cooking.
- Undercook noodles by 1-2 minutes if tossing with sauce to finish cooking in the pan.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking for a smooth, fast stir fry process.
- Use a nonstick skillet, especially for an oil-free version, to prevent sticking and burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
1215mg
(51%)
Potassium
1028mg
(22%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1886IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
148mg
(164%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 1215mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1028mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1886IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 148mg | 164% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.