If you’re a garlic lover, these Quick and Easy Garlic Noodles are for you! They’re packed with delicious garlic flavor, that’s more warm and nutty than strong. These delicious noodles are great for a quick, vegan friendly, lunch that can easily be paired with extra veggies or protein.
Noodles are one of my favorite comfort foods and I’ve been eating a lot of them lately. There’s so much going on in our country/world right now and the rising price of groceries is one thing that affects all of us (among many others). I’m committed to sharing as many quick, easy and budget friendly recipes as I can and these Vegetarian Garlic Noodles fit into all of those categories! They’re delicious and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Why You’ll Love These Flavorful Garlic Noodles
Easy to make – This recipe only takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare, and there’s just about 7 ingredients involved, which you may already have on hand. These noodles are perfect for an easy lunch that you can throw together quickly.
Packed with flavor – These noodles are packed with garlic flavor, but it’s more of a warm nutty garlic flavor, as opposed to raw garlic. There may be minimal ingredients in this recipe, but it really is packed with flavor. Garlic has such great flavor by itself, and then it’s enhanced by the soy sauce, maple syrup and sesame oil. The garlic gets toasted in oil, giving it a warm, nutty flavor.
Versatile – You can enjoy these garlicky noodles by themselves or you can pair them with cooked vegetables or a protein of your choice, like tofu. They can be a main dish or a side dish.
Why Your Body Will Love These Garlicky Noodles
Cardiovascular Health – Garlic contains allicin, which is a sulfur containing compound that is responsible for the pungent taste and smell of garlic. Allicin has vasodilatory effects, which help to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow inside of your body. This can lower blood pressure, which then reduces the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Immune System Function – Garlic is said to have both antimicrobial and anti-viral properties, which can boost your immune system and help prevent viruses from entering host cells, or from replicating inside of your cells. Garlic may also help stimulate the action and production of immune cells, which then can help the body’s ability to fight disease and infeciton.
Antioxidants – Allicin also has strong antioxidant activity, which can help protect cells in your body from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are atoms that are unstable and therefore can cause disease and inflammation inside of your body. Antioxidants are able to donate electrons to these free radicals, therefore making them stable.
Garlic Noodle Recipe Ingredients
Noodles – This recipe could be made using spaghetti noodles, but I would suggest using an Asian style noodle if you can. I love the wheat stir fry noodles that I buy at Trader Joe’s (pictured above). You could also just use a couple packages of ramen noodles and discard the seasoning packet.
Garlic – This recipe is all about the garlic so you want to make sure to use fresh garlic for this recipe. I wouldn’t recommend using jarred minced garlic, but if that is what you prefer it can certainly be used.
Oil – You want to use a neutral flavored oil for this recipe, rather than something like olive oil. I would suggest avocado oil, canola oil, safflower oil or grapeseed oil.
Tamari – Tamari is a little darker and more full bodied than soy sauce, which I prefer, but you can also use soy sauce. Low sodium is great if you can find it.
Maple Syrup – I use pure maple syrup, or honey, as a sweetener in most of my recipes. You could also use white or brown sugar instead.
Garnishes – I like to garnish these garlic noodles with thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
How To Make Quick and Easy Garlic Noodles
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside. I used wheat stir fry noodles that come pre-cooked, but I did boil them in hot water for 2-3 minutes beforehand so that they could easily and quickly blend into the sauce.
To a small bowl, add in the tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add in 2 tablespoons of neutral flavored oil and the minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant and just starting to become golden brown, about 60 seconds.
Next, add in the cooked noodles and then pour the sauce over them. Mix everything together well and let cook for another 2-3 minutes. I like to let the noodles brown a little bit in the frying pan. Season with extra salt or tamari, if needed. Turn the heat off and stir in the sliced green onions. Top with toasted sesame seeds and enjoy!
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is already vegan.
Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free noodles and a gluten free soy sauce, or tamari.
How long do leftovers last? If stored in an air-tight container, leftovers should last about 4-5 days. Re-heat leftovers in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop.
Can extra vegetables be added? Yes, you can definitely add any extra vegetables or protein you like to these garlic noodles. I would suggest stir frying them first and then adding in the garlic and noodles.
Can garlic powder be used instead of garlic? No, unfortunately this recipe really relies on the fresh garlic to make it pop, so I wouldn’t recommend using garlic powder instead.
Are these noodles spicy? No, I wouldn’t say they are spicy but they do have a strong garlic flavor.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below and I will get back to you ASAP!
Looking For More Delicious Vegetarian Noodle Recipes?
If you’re a garlic lover, these Quick and Easy Garlic Noodles are for you! They’re packed with delicious garlic flavor, that’s more warm and nutty than strong. These delicious noodles are great for a quick, vegan friendly, lunch that can easily be paired with extra veggies or protein.
Ingredients
1 lb 5 oz pre-cooked Thai wheat noodles*
2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil, such as avocado, canola or safflower
4–6 large cloves garlic, depending on how garlicky you want your noodles to be
1/4 cup tamari, or soy sauce (I like to use low sodium)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Thinly sliced green onion, for garnish
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside. I used wheat stir fry noodles that come pre-cooked, but I did boil them in hot water for 2-3 minutes beforehand so that they could easily and quickly blend into the sauce.
To a small bowl, add in the tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add in 2 tablespoons of neutral flavored oil and the minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant and just starting to become golden brown, about 60 seconds.
Next, add in the cooked noodles and then pour the sauce over them. Mix everything together well and let cook for another 2-3 minutes. I like to let the noodles brown a little bit in the frying pan. Season with extra salt or tamari, if needed. Turn the heat off and stir in the sliced green onions. Top with toasted sesame seeds and enjoy!
Notes
*1 lb 5 oz was just the measurement of the box of noodles that I used. You don’t have to use that exact same amount, just similar.
Complete List of Fruits that Start with the Letter U (#1 is so ugly!)
Ok, fruits beginning with U is a tricky one. But don’t let that stop you. Read on for the full list!
It’s a strange list, this one, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much I did putting it together! It also contains my favourite fruit of all time.
Let’s see what fruit begins with the letter U and how you can use it if it’s up for grabs in your area.
Unveil the most popular fruits that start with U!
What’s a fruit that starts with U? The type of fruit I’m going for is considered culinary fruit, either by tradition or by scientific definition.
Ugli
The ugli fruit (such a mean name!), also known as Jamaican tangelo and uniq fruit, is a hybrid of grapefruit, tangerine, and Seville orange. Its distinctive look and taste were developed in Jamaica.
The citrus fruit has rough, wrinkled skin ranging in color from yellowish-green to orange. The fruit is bigger than a grapefruit and relatively simple to peel.
The ugli fruit taste suits many cocktails, smoothies, sweets, and sauces. If you don’t like grapefruit, you might want to give this one a try because it’s much less acidic.
You can also tell people you’ve made an ‘ugli cocktail!’.
The botanical name of the ugli fruit tree is Citrus reticulata × paradisi.
Ugni
Only one letter different, ugni, commonly known as Chilean guava or Ugni molinae, is a fruit-bearing shrub from Chile and Argentina.
This U fruit is round or oval and approximately the size of a blueberry (or a tiny grape). Fresh berries are deep red in colour and have white flesh.
Taste-wise, ugni berries fall in between the sweetness of strawberries and the tartness of cranberries and kiwis. They’re used to make jams, jellies, sauces, sweets, and drinks.
Umari fruit, technically known as Poraqueiba sericea, is a tropical fruit from the Amazon jungle in South America. Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador are its main locations.
Umari fruit is usually 2 to 4 cm in diameter. It has smooth and glossy skin that has a green or yellow color when unripe and turns a brilliant orange or red when completely ripe.
This unique fruit has a very creamy texture and buttery flavor. In fact, locals use it like butter to put over their bread. How cool is that?
Umbu
Spondias tuberosa, known as imbu, umbu, or Brazil plum is a Brazilian tropical fruit. It’s popular in the northeast of Brazil for its refreshing taste.
The round or oval Umbu fruit has thin and smooth green-to-yellow skin. Its sweet and tangy flesh combines pineapple, mango, and citrus burst of flavor.
Fresh umbu fruit is eaten by peeling the skin and eating the flesh or squeezing out the juice. Various drinks, ice cream, and pastries employ the juice.
Umbu jams and jellies can be smeared on toast or eaten as a topping or dip.
Umbra
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands are home to the fruit-bearing tree Umbra (Spondias dulcis). You can also come across the names ambarella, June plum, and golden apple.
Umbra fruits are round, like little mangoes or apricots. Their ripe skin is smooth, yellow or golden, and somewhat fuzzy.
This U fruit tastes like a fusion of mango, pineapple, and citrus. It’s eaten raw or added to salads, sweets, and chutneys. Some cultures pickle young, immature fruit as a condiment.
Ume
Ume fruit also goes by the names Chinese plum, Japanese plum, and Japanese apricot. It’s a tree species native to East Asia and popular in Japanese dishes.
Its thin, fuzzy skin is green to yellow when unripe and crimson to orange when ripe. It has luscious, acidic flesh.
Ume fruit is culturally significant in Japanese cuisine and is used to produce umeboshi, a traditional condiment.
Umeboshi are pickled ume fruits preserved in salt and occasionally scented with shiso leaves. These sour, salty pickled fruits are consumed as a side dish or in rice balls (onigiri).
Umeshu, a Japanese liqueur, is also made from ume. It’s a sweet and fragrant drink created by soaking the fruits in alcohol, usually shochu or sake, and sugar.
Ume has potential health benefits in addition to its culinary usage. It may improve digestion, promote liver function, and supply antioxidants and vitamins.
This species is a member of the Prunus genus which includes plums, peaches, and cherries. It goes by the scientific name Prunus mume.
Usakhelauri grape
Usakhelauri, a rare Georgian grape variety (Vitis vinifera), makes excellent red wines. It’s mostly grown in Lechkhumi and Racha in western Georgia. Every year for my birthday I have red wine and cheese, and this one is my next plan. Roll on summer!
Usakhelauri grapes are dark purple or black and tiny. Their flavor profile and high sugar content create sweet and fragrant wines.
Usakhelauri grapes are notoriously low-yielding, making them a difficult variety to grow. Grapes are normally harvested with the utmost care and hand-picked.
Wines made from this grape are highly sought after by connoisseurs because of their rarity and high quality.
Uva Rara grape
Uva Rara is a red Italian wine grape varietal grown in Lombardy. Italian “Uva Rara” means “rare grape” due to its rarity compared to other grape varieties.
Uva Rara is typically blended with other red grapes to provide richness and depth to wines. It can include red berry, flowery, and spice notes.
Uva Rara grapes can also be developed into varietal wines. These medium-bodied wines with mild tannins include red fruit, herb, and earthy characteristics.
Uva Rara is also known as Bonarda Novarese.
Uva Tosca grape
Uva Tosca is a red wine grape produced in Emilia-Romagna, east-central Italy. It contributes to local wine production in Forlì-Cesena.
This type of grape was one of the few red wine grapes that could regularly mature in the foothills of the Apennines.
Uvalino grape
Uvalino is a red wine grape produced in Piedmont, northwest Italy. It contributes to Piedmont wine production despite its lesser fame.
Due to its high antioxidant resveratrol content, Uvalino has garnered notice in recent years for its health advantages.
As we’re starting to learn, many grapes start with U!
Uvilla
Uvilla (Physalis peruviana) is a fruit-bearing shrub endemic to Chile and Peru. It’s also commonly referred to as “Peruvian groundcherry,” “Cape gooseberry,” or simply “golden berry.”
Uvilla looks like a yellowish-green miniature tomato inside a husk, similar to a paper lantern, which turns from green to a golden or orange hue when the fruit is fully ripe.
The fruit has a nice sweetness-acidity balance. It’s frequently juiced, jammed, jellied, baked, or eaten fresh.
This is my favourite fruit of all time. I love the sweet bite with just hint of a sour behind it. In Germany, where I live, they are called Physalis and are relatively popular. In English-speaking countries they have various names, including cape gooseberry.
11 Surprising Fruits That Start With U: 2025 Edition!
Discover a world of extraordinary fruits that start with U. Explore their flavors, origins, and culinary possibilities in this captivating fruit guide.
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