Stir-Fried Noodles with Cashews Recipe
Craving a dinner that’s crunchy, nutty, and impossibly satisfying? This stir-fried noodles with cashews recipe brings flavor and flair.
Golden cashews toast alongside tender noodles, soaking up garlicky, savory sauces that scream “I actually cooked tonight.”
Bright veggies mingle effortlessly with sesame oil, ginger, and soy sauce, creating a plant-based delight that even your picky friends will devour.
This recipe proves vegan can be decadent, effortless, and Instagram-worthy without standing over the stove for hours.
Serve immediately, sprinkle extra cashews for crunch, and bask in the smug satisfaction of creating something that tastes gourmet yet effortless.
Stir-Fried Noodles with Cashews Recipe
Vegan stir-fried noodles tossed with crunchy cashews, savory sauce, and fresh vegetables for a fast, flavorful, weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles rice, wheat, or soba
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 2 cups mixed vegetables carrots, bell peppers, snap peas
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes optional
- 2 tbsp water if sauce needs loosening
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Toast cashews in a dry skillet until golden, then remove.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add vegetables and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Toss in noodles, soy sauce, chili flakes, and toasted cashews; stir to coat evenly.
- Add water if needed to loosen sauce; cook 1–2 more minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving, approx.)
- Iron: 20%
- Calcium: 10%
- Vitamin A: 35%
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Magnesium: 18%
Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a splash of lime juice for tanginess.
- Sprinkle extra toasted cashews for crunch.
- Mix in tofu or tempeh for extra protein.
- Drizzle sesame seeds for visual and flavor boost.
