This Creamy Rice Noodle Stir Fry is an easy way to get your veggies in! Sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, and asparagus tossed in a creamy tahini stir fry sauce, then served over chewy rice noodles for a comforting, healthy meal. Have it ready to eat in just over 30 minutes!
3tablespoonsof agave syrup(or sweetener of choice)
3tablespoonsof soy sauce,tamari, or coconut aminos
¼ cupof water,or more as needed
½ teaspoonof salt,(if necessary)
¼cupof freshly chopped cilantro,(optional)
Instructions
Set water to boil for rice noodles, and cook as directed, set aside.
Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in a skillet on medium heat (with either a tablespoon of oil or water) for 3-4 minutes until lightly browning. Add mushrooms if using and cook for 3 minutes more. Add broccoli and asparagus and cover the pan for 1 minute.
To skillet with veggies add tahini, vinegar, agave, and soy sauce and stir to coat veggies. Add water slowly until a creamy sauce consistency is achieved. Add salt to taste, hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne, or black pepper if desired. Add in chopped cilantro if using and stir.
Serve over a bed of rice noodles, and/or toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy.
Notes
Don't overcook the noodles! Rice noodles that have been boiled too long will be very mushy and lacking in texture. Be careful to drain the rice noodles as soon as they are ready and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking, as needed. If you'd like to toss the noodles in the pan with the veggies and tahini cream sauce, undercook them by 1-2 minutes or until al dente. They will finish cooking directly in the pan.
Have your vegetables and creamy tahini sauce chopped and measured in advance. This recipe is quick cooking and ingredients are added to the pan at a rather fast pace. Be prepared before starting to make this as easy and stress-free as possible!
Use a nonstick skillet. This is especially important if you are choosing to make this recipe oil-free. This will ensure nothing sticks and your tahini sauce does not burn to the bottom of the skillet.