Healthy Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!)
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This Healthy Sesame Noodles recipe is quick, easy, and tastes even better than takeout! You are going to love this recipe, because it is made with clean and nutritious ingredients. Not only that, it is ready to eat in mere minutes. Learn how to make homemade sesame noodles with this simple recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Sesame Noodles Recipe
Chinese sesame noodles are a takeout favorite that can be served as an appetizer, main, or side. They can be enjoyed either warm or chilled as a cold noodle dish. They are flavorful enough to be eaten on their own. Thinly sliced carrot, red pepper or crushed peanuts can also be mixed in to the noodles to add a bit of crunch.
I’ve put my own healthy spin on this classic dish by making it with fiber-rich whole wheat pasta, anti-inflammatory oils, honey instead of granulated sugar, and tamari rather than traditional soy sauce. If you would like to make this recipe gluten-free, simply use any type of gluten-free pasta for the noodles.
You could probably make this recipe in less time than it would take to get takeout. Not only that, by making this recipe at home, you know exactly what ingredients are going into it.
How to Make Healthy Sesame Noodles at Home
Here is a brief overview of how to make homemade sesame noodles:
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions.
- Whip up the sauce.
- Toss your noodles with the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
As always, detailed ingredient information and instructions are included in the recipe card below.
More Takeout-Style Recipes
Craving more Asian-style, takeout-inspired dinner recipes? Here are some other great dishes to try:
- Healthy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
- Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowls
- Vegan Thai Noodle Soup Recipe
- Easy Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
- Chicken Sesame Noodle Bowls
If you make this Healthy Sesame Noodles recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡
Healthy Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or linguine
- 3 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water, according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, combine the tamari, sesame oil, olive oil, water, honey, rice wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Cook while stirring until the honey is dissolved.
- When the pasta is done cooking, drain off the water and return the pasta to the pot. Pour the prepared sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use any type of gluten-free pasta for the noodles.
This post was originally published on February 5, 2017. It has been updated to reflect new information and helpful content.
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I made this on Sunday and used whole wheat linguine. My family loved it. I definitely will make this again. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
That’s great! Thanks for letting me know! I am glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe. 🙂
Simple and lovely sesame noodles recipe.