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High Protein Rice Noodle Stir-Fry

A vibrant Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender rice noodles, colorful vegetables, and your choice of protein, delivering over 30 grams of protein per serving in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz flat rice noodles
  • 12 oz protein of choice chicken breast, shrimp, or extra-firm tofu
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 2 large eggs beaten, optional for extra protein
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil divided
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts or cashews optional garnish
  • sesame seeds optional garnish
  • green onions sliced, optional garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet or wok
  • colander
  • Small bowl for sauce

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook rice noodles for 4-6 minutes until tender but slightly chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
  2. While noodles cook, slice vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cut protein into uniform pieces. Measure out sauce ingredients.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook protein until fully cooked through (chicken: 6-8 minutes, shrimp: 3-4 minutes, tofu: 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  4. If using eggs, scramble them in the same skillet until just set. Remove and set aside with protein.
  5. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet. Saute minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  6. Add chopped vegetables to skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until bright and tender-crisp, keeping heat high and vegetables moving.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, and rice vinegar until smooth.
  8. Return cooked protein and eggs (if using) to skillet. Add drained noodles and pour sauce over everything. Toss until well combined, adding a splash of water if sauce is too thick.
  9. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until heated through and well coated. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and roasted nuts if desired.

Notes

For best results, prep all ingredients before starting to cook. Don't overcook vegetables - keep them bright and crisp-tender. Cook protein in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Press tofu well before cooking to remove excess moisture. Can substitute different vegetables based on preference (snap peas, bok choy, mushrooms, zucchini). Add sriracha or chili oil for extra heat.
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