Chili Garlic Oil Noodles
Our classic Asian pasta dish infuses sesame oil with Chinese 5-spice and chili garlic oil to create rich umami flavors with a touch of heat.
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What can I expect?
Most chili garlic oil recipes are made with lots of carbs and added sugar, but you won’t find any of that here! Instead, we toss tender, low-carb noodles in a simple oil made with healthy, natural ingredients and no refined sugar. Topped off with fresh produce, nuts and sesame seeds for a bit of extra crunch, this recipe will fill you up without weighing you down.
All you need is a saucepan and a skillet, and you’ll be ready to eat in just 15 minutes!
Are Chili Garlic Oil Noodles Healthy?
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Let’s look at the main ingredients:
- Noodles
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- White rice vinegar
- Honey
Sesame oil, soy sauce, white rice vinegar, and honey are all natural, nutritious foods that can be used to add flavor to a wide variety of recipes.
Sugar is what makes food unhealthy.
Common pasta is made from white flour (refined grains) which means pasta is nearly equivalent to sugar.
Add 240g of sugar (40g/serving) to these chili garlic oil noodles, and you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.)
Substitute common pasta with a low-carb noodle alternative, and this recipe becomes nourishment. The ingredients provide vitamins, minerals, protein and quality, whole-food energy.
Enjoy these chili garlic oil noodles knowing they support your well being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.
Chili Garlic Oil Noodles Tips
1. Meal prep
This recipe is great to make in bulk and enjoy throughout the week! Once cooked and cooled, the chili garlic oil noodles can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Then, just warm them up in the microwave or skillet, and they’re good as new.
2. Include extra veggies
Enhance the nutrient profile even more by mixing in sautéed vegetables! Anything goes with dish. However, if you’re looking for inspiration, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and snap peas are some of our favorite add-ins.
3. Add protein
Make these chili garlic noodles even more filling when you pair them with a high-quality protein source such as our 2-ingredient pesto chicken, air fryer crispy chicken wings, or cooked ground beef or turkey.
4. Have leftover noodles?
Save them to make more chili oil garlic noodles at a later date. Or, use them to make hidden veggie pasta and toss them with avocado pesto to have all your meals covered for the week.
5. Make it vegan
To make this recipe vegan, simply replace the honey with pure or sugar-free maple syrup. You won’t be able to tell the difference!
Chili Garlic Oil Noodles
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Ingredients
- 1 box edamame noodles
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 3 tsp (6 cloves) minced garlic
- 1/4-1/2 tsp chili flakes (one could increase this to 1 tsp if they like things hot – i would suggest starting low and increasing as you taste for preference)
- 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- 2 tsp soy sauce or aminos
- 1 tsp white rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp honey
Top with:
- 1-2 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional
- 1-2 tsp crushed salted peanuts optional
Instructions
- Cook and prepare noodles per box.
- Heat oil on a pan on low heat and add all ingredients minus the toppings above in it. Let heat and simmer very slightly for 5 min.
- Pour oil mixture over cooked noodles and toss and top with toppings – enjoy!
Notes
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