Sesame Noodle Salad Asian-Inspired Sesame Noodle Salad with Crunchy Veggies and Toasted Seeds Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti or thin rice noodles 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cups shredded carrots 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 3 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Optional: crushed peanuts or chopped cashews for garnish Directions: Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. In a large bowl, toss the cooled noodles with shredded carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss well to combine. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and nuts (if using) on top before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #sesamenoodlesalad #asianrecipes #noodlesalad #sesameoil #healthyrecipes #veggiesalad #easymeals #vegetarianrecipes #quicklunch #mealprep #freshsalad #asianflavors #noodlerecipes #lightmeals #healthylunch #homecooking #foodie #foodblogger #summerrecipes #crunchy Bright, crunchy, and packed with Asian flavors—this Sesame Noodle Salad is your perfect light lunch or side dish!

Szechuan Chicken Noodles Spicy Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry Noodles Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) egg noodles or lo mein noodles 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish) For the Szechuan Sauce: 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Szechuan chili paste (adjust to taste) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper Directions: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Return the chicken to the pan along with the cooked noodles. Pour the Szechuan sauce over the top. Toss everything together over high heat until evenly coated and heated through, about 2–3 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired. Serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #szechuanchicken #spicynoodles #chickennoodles #asiannoodles #szechuanstyle #noodlebowls #stirfrychicken #easyasiandinner #quickweeknightmeals #spicyrecipes #homemadestirfry #comfortfood #asianfusion #hotandspicy #noodlelove #chillipaste #takeoutathome #weeknightdinners #noodlerecipes #homemadenoodles Craving something spicy and satisfying? These Szechuan Chicken Noodles are packed with heat, flavor, and loads of veggies!

Spicy Peanut Noodles with Edamame 🌶️🥜🍜 Ingredients: - 8 oz rice noodles - 1 cup edamame (shelled) - 1/2 cup peanut butter - 3 tbsp soy sauce - 2 tbsp sesame oil - 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste) - 2 cloves garlic (minced) - 1 tsp ginger (grated) - 1 tbsp lime juice - 1/4 cup green onions (sliced) - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish) Preparation Steps: 1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 2. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice until smooth. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the cooked noodles and edamame. 4. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and toss until well combined. 5. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through. 6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. 7. Serve warm and enjoy! Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 25 mins Calories: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings Suggested Pairings: Serve with a side of cucumber salad or fresh spring rolls for a refreshing accompaniment. #spicypeanutnoodles #noodlerecipes #quickmeals