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Noodles and Veggie Stir-Fry Recipe

Contributors: Stacey Antine, MS, RD, and HealthBarn USA

Reviewers: Academy Staff RDNs

Published: January 24, 2018

Reviewed: November 20, 2025

Noodles and Veggie Stir Fry
Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD

If you like spaghetti, chances are, you'll love buckwheat soba noodles. This delicious stir-fry recipe is as bright and colorful as it is nutritious! The abundance of fresh vegetables ensures it is packed with lots of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Don't worry — it's quick and easy and can be prepared with help from the whole family. Get chopping!

Ingredients

10 ounces buckwheat soba noodles
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped
¼ cup chives (or scallions), diced
3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

  1. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. Heat medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add canola oil and sauté garlic for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add peppers and cook until softened.
  4. Add zucchini and cook another few minutes.
  5. Add spinach and chives, and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Cook together for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  7. Place mixture over soba noodles and toss thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup
Serves 4

Calories: 370; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 70; Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 11g; Sodium: 150mg; Vitamin A: 35%; Vitamin C: 200%; Calcium: 6%; Iron: 15%

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