Sweet Potato Noodles
A sweet, healthy and savory vegetable dish inspired by the Korean Japchae recipe. It is so easy to make and great for a vegetarian family dinner or any occasion!
Servings: 2
Calories: 754kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz soybean sprouts
Sauce:
- ¼ cup vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Noodle Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 10 oz sweet potato noodles cooked and cut into shorter lengths
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 oz carrots julienned
- 1 oz red bell pepper julienned
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Next add sprouts and boil for 2 minutes, then drain and transfer to a bowl, reserving ⅛ cup of cooking liquid.
Making the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, add vegetarian oyster sauce, gochujang paste, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil and mix until combined
Cooking the Noodles:
- On a large pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, noodles, 2 tablespoons sauce, then saute for 2 minutes.
- Next add green onions, carrots, bell pepper and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Then add the sprouts, cooking liquid, and the remaining sauce, season with salt and pepper and mix.
- Right before serving, squeeze a splash of lemon juice and garnish sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 139g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2950IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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