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These Spicy Noodles are made with two sorts of mushrooms: brown mushrooms and portobellos to add the right texture and sub as vegan steak strips. Made with my red curry paste recipe this one pot meal is spot on flavorful, delicious and incredibly easy to make. No one would ever guess these are vegan, even gluten free and it seriously beats any take out in no time. A favorite meal that you can make at home. Save this for any day when you don’t feel like cooking, trust me from start to finish it is one of those quick dinner ideas, that are just great for your under 20 minute meals when planning make ahead.

Sauteed portobello mushrooms substitute steak strips.

Vegetable recipes aren’t boring or bland. If you still need proof, try my Buffalo Cauliflower Lasagna, the Vegan Lentil Burger, or the Moroccan Chickpea Lentil Soup (Harira).

Make my Spicy Noodles and be sure these are no exception: hearty, super satisfying, texture perfect using two sorts of mushrooms, packed with amazing flavors, incredibly easy to make, budget friendly, filling, big flavors, big time always.

Also fresh and seriously a keeper for everyone looking for cheap dinner ideas that the whole family will love.

Make these Spicy Noodles in a single pan.

What’s in this Spicy Noodles recipe

  • Red curry paste
  • Cooked pasta
  • Mushrooms
  • Portobello mushrooms
  • Sesame oil
  • Onions

Wok noodles, mushrooms, onions, and green onions are needed.

For even more flavor add optional:

  • Minced garlic
  • Tamari
  • Scallions

Note: If you need help when preparing portobello mushrooms, I got you covered.

Check my post on how to make it in my Tempeh Bacon Portobello Mushroom Burger recipe and feel free to enjoy this portobello mushroom burger as well, yum!

Use the homemade red curry paste to add spiciness.

Spicy noodles method

First heat the sesame oil in a casserole or pan. Add onions, and the two mushrooms.

Fry everything for around 4 minutes. Then add cooked pasta, red curry paste and season with salt and pepper. Add the optional minced garlic and tamari.

After frying 8 minutes more on medium heat, sprinkle some optional green onions on top, serve on plates or in bowls and enjoy.

Crunchy and fresh comfort food.

When done, this makes such a glorious weeknight meal, which is ready to devour in no time.

Also great for meal prep because flavors will taste even better the other day. Whether for lunch, dinner or something else, these hot noodles will always please everyone.

My spicy noodles recipe is naturally vegan.

Variations and flavors for this Spicy Noodles

Hot Ramen noodles: step up the game and use Ramen noodles instead of the pasta and add a bit vegetable broth to your taste.

Thai rice noodles: use rice noodles for more variation.

These Spicy Nooldes are texture perfect, naturally vegan and so delicious. Made with 2 sorts of mushrooms, it is a one pot meal that will surely impress everyone, beats takeout in no time, cheap, fresh. Try them and know what I'm talking about.

Spicy Thai Noodles: recently I mixed 2 Tbs peanut butter in these noodles which turned out so creamy and delicious.

I could imagine almond butter would work really good as well. Use water if it needs to be more liquid, which will depend on the used nut butter and its texture.

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Give my Spicy Noodles a try, make them ahead, eat and enjoy them.

If you do, I will be happy to see a tag on Instagram or Facebook with your remakes.

Cheers, Florian.

These Spicy Nooldes are texture perfect, naturally vegan and so delicious. Made with 2 sorts of mushrooms, it is a one pot meal that will surely impress everyone, beats takeout in no time, cheap, fresh. Try them and know what I'm talking about.

Spicy Noodles

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

These Spicy Noodles are made with two sorts of mushrooms: brown mushrooms and portobellos to add the right texture and sub as vegan steak strips. Made with my red curry paste recipe this one pot meal is spot on flavorful, delicious and incredibly easy to make. No one would ever guess these are vegan, even gluten free and it seriously beats any take out in no time. A favorite meal that you can make at home. Save this for any day when you don't feel like cooking, trust me from start to finish it is one of those quick dinner ideas, that are just great for your under 20 minute meals when planning make ahead.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onions, coarsely chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 portobello mushrooms, cleaned and cut into stripes
  • 10 oz cooked pasta (use gluten free, if needed)
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup Red Curry Paste
  • salt, pepper to taste

Optional add ons:

  • 2 Tbs Tamari
  • 4 green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. First heat the sesame oil in a casserole or pan. Add onions, and the two mushrooms.
  2. Fry everything for around 4 minutes. Then add cooked pasta, red curry paste and season with salt and pepper. Add the optional minced garlic and tamari.
  3. After frying 8 minutes more on medium heat, sprinkle some optional green onions on top, serve on plates or in bowls and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 303Total Fat: 14.9gSaturated Fat: 2.2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11.6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 17mgCarbohydrates: 36.7gFiber: 4.8gSugar: 7.9gProtein: 7.9g
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Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian / Category: Lunch, Dinner
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