Description
These Sweet and Sour Noodles are a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor. Tender noodles are tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with a medley of vegetables, making it a satisfying and delicious dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter or sesame oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2–3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mirin or pineapple juice
- 9 ounces lo mein noodles, spaghetti, or linguine, cooked
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat butter or sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and ginger, and sauté until slightly softened and lightly golden. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Pour in ketchup, soy sauce, stock, rice vinegar, and mirin (or pineapple juice). Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce Sauce: Simmer the sauce until it thickens and reduces slightly, about 4-5 minutes.
- Toss with Noodles: Turn off the heat and add the cooked noodles to the pan. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Noodles: Use your favorite type of noodles, but make sure they are cooked al dente before adding them to the sauce.
- Sweet and Sour: Adjust the amount of vinegar and sweetener (maple syrup or pineapple juice) to your liking.
- Spice: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables, such as sliced carrots, mushrooms, or broccoli florets.
- Make Ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated. Toss with cooked noodles just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
