4.7 from 52 votes
Easy Carrot Noodles (No Spiralizer Required!)
Easy Carrot Noodles are made by peeling large carrots into thin ribbons and quickly sautéing them in a sesame oil glaze flavored with hoisin, soy sauce, orange juice, and fresh ginger. The dish offers tender yet slightly crisp vegetable noodles with a savory-sweet Asian-inspired sauce, ideal as a side or light main.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
108 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp orange juice 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce 15 mL, low sodium
- 1 Tbsp ginger fresh grated
- 6 large carrot trimmed
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Glaze: In a small bowl, mix hoisin, soy, orange juice, and ginger.
- Noodle-fy: Use a vegetable peeler to peel down the length of the carrot, creating long ribbons.
- Cook: Heat sesame oil in a large saute pan or a wok over medium heat. Add carrot noodles and cook for about 3 minutes, gently stirring often. Add in the sauce mixture and continue to cook another 1 minute, stirring to blend everything. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot!
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Notes
- Carrots can be used unpeeled after thorough washing for extra texture and nutrients.
- Store cooked carrot noodles in the fridge and reheat gently in a pan or microwave.
- They are also good when served cold, providing a refreshing option.
- Freeze cooked carrot noodles in an air-tight bag and thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
108kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
15.3g
(5%)
Protein
1.8g
(4%)
Fat
4.8g
(7%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Fiber
3.2g
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.3g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 4% |
| Fat | 4.8g | 7% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.