Vegan Spicy Garlic Chili Noodles

Savor the bold, tantalizing flavors of Vegan Spicy Garlic Chili Noodles, a quick and easy dinner recipe that's ready in just 25 minutes! This dish combines tender rice noodles with a fiery yet perfectly balanced sauce made from soy sauce, sriracha, and maple syrup, delivering a harmonious blend of heat, garlic, and subtle sweetness. Freshly sautéed garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes infuse the noodles with irresistible aroma, while crisp bok choy adds a nutritious crunch. Topped with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and cilantro, and finished with a zesty squeeze of lime, this dish is a vibrant fusion of flavors ideal for spice lovers. Perfect as a gluten-free, plant-based meal, these spicy garlic chili noodles promise to be your new pantry-friendly favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 grams rice noodles
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
• 2 tablespoons sriracha
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., avocado or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 100 grams bok choy or other greens, chopped
• 1 piece lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, and sesame oil to create the sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the red chili flakes and stir quickly to release their aroma.

Step 6

Add the chopped bok choy (or greens) to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted.

Step 7

Toss the cooked rice noodles into the skillet, ensuring they’re evenly coated in the oil and aromatics.

Step 8

Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss again, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through and well combined.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(619.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	860.3

Total Fat 47.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4533.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264.5mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 962.9mg	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: 46.8%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 45.9%