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Bowl of 20 minute spicy Thai noodles with vegetables and herbs

20 Minute Spicy Thai Noodles

A quick and flavorful noodle dish packed with fresh vegetables and a homemade spicy sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Vegetables
  • 8 oz rice noodles Use flat, wide rice noodles for more chewiness.
  • 1 cup snap peas Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, sliced Substitute with yellow or orange for added sweetness.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is best.
  • 2 green onions green onions, sliced For garnish.
  • cilantro Cilantro for garnish (optional) Skip if not a fan.
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar Coconut sugar or maple syrup could work too.
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Neutral oil like canola or peanut oil works too.
  • lime wedges Lime wedges for serving A squeeze elevates the flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, typically about 5-7 minutes, until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and set aside; drizzle a little oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it!
  4. Toss in the sliced bell pepper and snap peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften but still retain some crunch.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sriracha, and brown sugar until combined.
Combining and Serving
  1. Add the cooked noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over everything. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated; cook for just another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  2. Plate your spicy noodles and garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro. Serve with a wedge of lime for a zesty finish.

Notes

Don’t overcook the noodles; they will continue cooking when mixed with the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For meal prep, cook noodles and veggies separately and mix them just before serving.