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Sesame Noodles Recipe (Cold or Warm)

This Sesame Noodles recipe is a delightfully flavorful Asian dish sure to please even the pickiest eaters. It is so quick to toss noodles with a sauce made of garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and Tamari, then mix in healthy bell peppers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. linguini or spaghetti gluten-free
  • 3 bell peppers small, cut into thin strips
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. salt
Sesame Sauce:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce gluten-free, or Tamari sauce
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. sesame oil toasted
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp. ginger paste or crushed fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut sugar or white sugar
  • 1 tsp. chili garlic paste or Sriracha sauce
Toppings:
  • 1 bunch green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
  • sesame seeds toasted, optional

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. (You want it to be al dente.)
  2. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil, bell pepper slices, and ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté for 7-9 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
  3. While pepper and pasta are cooking, whisk together sesame sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until combined. Add sesame sauce to skillet once peppers are cooked. Simmer sauce, while whisking occasionally, for 1 minute.
  4. Add drained pasta to skillet and toss in sauce for 1-2 minutes over low heat.
  5. Serve sesame noodles immediately with green onions and sesame seeds or refrigerate for 2 hours to serve cold. Enjoy!

Notes

  • How to prep sesame noodles ahead of time: You can easily slice the peppers a day or two before as well as make the sauce.
  • How to store sesame noodles: Keep leftover noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
  • How to freeze sesame noodles: You can freeze this noodle dish in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 4 to 5 months. However, give it plenty of time to thaw or the noodles will break.
  • How to reheat sesame noodles: Warm the noodles back up in a skillet or wok on the stove. You can use a microwave for single servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 702mg (29%) Potassium 152mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1885IU (38%) Vitamin C 76.8mg (85%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 702mg 29%
Potassium 152mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1885IU 38%
Vitamin C 76.8mg 85%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.