Description
A quick and easy 20-minute scallion noodle recipe featuring tender broccoli, a flavorful garlic butter chili sauce, and optional toppings like eggs and edamame for a balanced weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 oz. dry ramen noodles or Pad Thai rice noodles
- 3 to 4 cups small broccoli florets (or substitute 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms)
- 1 whole bunch green onions (scallions), trimmed and thinly sliced, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced
- 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 to 3/4 tsp. chili flakes (or substitute chili oil)
- 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame (optional)
- Fried or soft-boiled eggs for serving (optional)
- Chili oil for garnish (optional)
Oils and Fats
- 2 Tbsp. neutral cooking oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds (or 1 to 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the noodles, and cook according to package instructions, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Broccoli: Heat 1 Tbsp. neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and sauté until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a bowl and reduce heat to medium.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: Add butter and the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to the skillet. Stir in two-thirds of the sliced scallions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes. Cook for about 3 minutes until softened and aromatic.
- Add Soy Sauce and Mix: Stir in the lower-sodium soy sauce or tamari to create the sauce base.
- Toss Noodles and Vegetables: Return the cooked noodles to the skillet along with the sautéed broccoli, optional edamame, and toasted sesame seeds. Use tongs to toss everything until the noodles are well coated in the sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the noodles into bowls. Garnish with the remaining scallions, optional fried or soft-boiled eggs, and a drizzle of chili oil for extra spice if desired.
Notes
- Use lower-sodium soy sauce to avoid overly salty noodles.
- Substitute broccoli with shiitake mushrooms for a different flavor and texture.
- Add edamame for extra protein and nutrition.
- Top with fried or soft-boiled eggs to make the dish more filling.
- Adjust chili flakes or chili oil to control the heat level according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.33 cup
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 625 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
