Description
A quick and easy 20-minute scallion noodle recipe featuring tender broccoli florets, aromatic garlic butter sauce, and a perfect hint of chili. Tossed with soy sauce and sesame seeds, this flavorful dish can be topped with a fried or soft-boiled egg and is great for a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Vegetables
- 6 oz. dry ramen noodles (or Pad Thai rice noodles)
- 3 to 4 cups small broccoli florets (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
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame (optional)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp. neutral cooking oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/4 to 3/4 tsp. chili flakes (substitute chili oil)
- 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds (or 1 to 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil)
Toppings (Optional)
- Fried or soft-boiled eggs for serving
- Chili oil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 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 Broccoli: Heat 1 Tbsp. of 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 Aromatics: Add butter and the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to the skillet along with two-thirds of the sliced scallions, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Cook until softened and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add Soy Sauce: Stir in the soy sauce to the aromatics in the skillet to create the flavorful sauce.
- Toss Noodles and Veggies: Add the cooked noodles, sautéed broccoli, edamame if using, and toasted sesame seeds to the skillet. Use tongs to toss everything together until noodles are well coated in the sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide noodles into bowls and top with fried or soft-boiled eggs if desired. Garnish with the remaining scallions and drizzle chili oil for extra spice, if preferred.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized by substituting broccoli with shiitake mushrooms for a different texture.
- Use lower-sodium soy sauce to prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- To add protein, include shelled edamame or top with eggs.
- For extra heat, increase chili flakes or drizzle chili oil.
- Use toasted sesame oil instead of seeds if preferred for a richer sesame flavor.
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
