Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage

Elevate your mealtime with these vibrant and flavor-packed Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage, a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. This recipe brings together tender lo mein or spaghetti noodles, crisp Napa cabbage, and crunchy julienned carrots, all tossed in a delectable sesame-soy sauce with a touch of honey, garlic, and ginger for a balanced sweet and savory kick. A sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions adds the perfect finishing touch, while a dash of red pepper flakes gives it a subtle hint of heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is simple to prepare yet full of complex flavor, making it a go-to for noodle lovers. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti or lo mein noodles
• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola)
• 6 cups water (for boiling noodles)
• 1 tsp salt (for boiling noodles)

Directions

Step 1

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tsp of salt and the noodles. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

While the noodles cook, prepare the sesame sauce. In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tbsp of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the julienned carrot and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 4

Add the Napa cabbage to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until wilted but still crisp.

Step 5

Turn the heat to low and add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Pour the sesame sauce over the noodles and toss everything together until evenly coated and warmed through.

Step 6

Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top. Toss lightly to combine.

Step 7

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2081.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1072.8

Total Fat 64.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4002.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 22.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214.5mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1019.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 38.9%