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Vegan Garlic Noodles

August 2, 2021 By Lisa Kitahara 18 Comments

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This 15-Minute Garlic Noodles recipe is quick, easy and BIG on flavour. Made with just 7 pantry staple ingredients, these vegan garlic noodles are perfect for a quick lunch or weeknight meal!

garlic noodles in a shallow white bowl with scallions and chili crisp oil

If you're in need of a quick and easy weeknight meal, look no further! This 7-ingredient vegan garlic noodle recipe is here for you. She's buttery, garlicky and BIG on umami flavour.

What are garlic noodles?

Okay, to be quite honest I'm not sure if there is a specific designated dish called garlic noodles. I've tried garlic noodles from various asian restaurants from Chinese, Malaysian to Vietnamese. While they all have that similar buttery garlic flavour each variation has an extra somethin' somethin' added to it to make it unique like sesame oil, chili oil and parmesan cheese!

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How to Make Vegan Garlic Noodles

The Ingredients

  • Noodles: I like to use either spaghetti wheat noodles or ramen noodles but of course, use whatever you got on hand. Use gluten free noodles if needed.
  • Vegan butter: Of course for that buttery rich component.
  • Garlic: The main flavour component here. You can add in as much as you like depending on how garlicky you like your food.
  • Vegan oyster sauce: Either homemade or store bought. This is what gives it a ton of umami flavour!
  • Soy sauce: Another one for umami and saltiness.
  • Sugar: For a touch of sweetness.
  • Chili oil: Optional but *highly* recommended especially if you like things spicy. I like to to use either my miso chili oil or chili crisp oil! You can also opt to use red pepper flakes for some heat.
garlic spaghetti noodles in a black pan

The Directions

  1. Cook the noodles: Follow the directions on the package and then rinse with cold water to stop them from over-cooking.
  2. Make the sauce: Cook the garlic in butter over medium low heat, making sure not to burn it! You get get it ever so slightly browned but it will continue to cook as you add in the other ingredients. Add the oyster sauce, sugar and soy sauce and give it a good mix.
  3. Coat the noodles: Lastly just toss in the noodles, add a bit of chili oil and serve!
picking up garlic noodles with blue chopsticks

More quick and easy noodle recipes to try:

  • Abura Soba (soupless ramen noodles)
  • Cheesy Kimchi Udon Noodles
  • 10 Minute Pan Fried Noodles
  • 10 Minute Spicy Peanut Noodles
  • Garlic Chili Oil Noodles
  • Spicy Chili Crisp Sesame Noodles

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garlic noodles in a white plate with chopsticks and spoon beside it

Vegan Garlic Noodles


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5 from 18 reviews

  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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This 15-Minute Garlic Noodles recipe is quick, easy and BIG on flavour. Made with just 7 pantry staple ingredients, these vegan garlic noodles are perfect for a quick lunch or weeknight meal! 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz noodles of choice (224g)
  • 4 tbsp vegan butter (52g)
  • 8-10 gloves of garlic (21-30g)
  • 1 tablespoon vegan oyster sauce (14g // or vegetarian stir fry sauce)
  • 1-2 teaspoon cane sugar (5g)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (15ml // or 1 ½ tsp liquid aminos)
  • 2 tsp of chili crisp oil or miso chili oil, optional
  • 1 scallion, sliced for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles following directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water. 
  2. Over medium low heat, add the butter to the pan. Once it melts add garlic and cook until it starts to become aromatic (do not burn, about 45-60 seconds). 
  3. Add vegan oyster sauce, sugar and soy sauce. Stir to mix. Turn off the heat, add the noodles and toss until noodles are well coated. 
  4. Top with scallions, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer). 
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: entree
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: vegan, chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 3.2g
  • Sodium: 1234mg
  • Fat: 33.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 20.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11.1g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 45.4g
  • Fiber: 5.2g
  • Protein: 7.9g
  • Cholesterol: 2.8mg

Keywords: garlic noodles

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  1. Caitlin says

    August 03, 2021 at 12:09 am

    This turned out SO great! I used udon noodles as it’s all I had, and look forward to making this with other types of noodles super soon. Consider this on my meal plan roster. 🙂

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  2. Cate says

    August 03, 2021 at 6:29 am

    So quick, easy and delicious. Perfect for a pantry meal. I added sesame seeds for added texture.

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  3. Julia says

    August 04, 2021 at 9:17 am

    Such a simple and quick recipe but soooo much flavour! It truly is made with some pantry staples, easy to adjust to what is left in the kitchen, and perfect for those pre-grocery shop days when you run low on everything. Loved this Lisa X

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  4. Sherly Wiharja says

    August 06, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    This Vegan Garlic Noodle really made my day!! Very easy to cook and all the ingredients are so simple to make.. Also the taste of the recipe so deliciousss... Thanks Lisa for inspiring us on the kitchen! 😘

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  5. arina says

    August 10, 2021 at 11:19 am

    Super quick and easy recipe that was perfect for meal prepping! Love your instagram page, thanks for the great recipes!

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  6. Kathy La says

    August 14, 2021 at 11:17 am

    This noodles is on fire. The best noodles recipe I have ever made. You don’t need any toppings, it’s delicious by its own. My first try was using spaghetti noodles, and it’s perfectly matched. And also Lee Kum Kee vegetarian oysters sauce is the best.

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  7. Kathy La says

    August 14, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    This noodles is bomb. The best noodles recipe I have ever tried. It doesn’t need anything toppings, delicious by it own. My first try was with spaghetti noodles, and it’s perfectly matched. Also the vegetarian oysters sauce from Lee Kum Kee is the best. Thank you Lisa for this awesome recipe ❤️

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  8. alexandra says

    August 29, 2021 at 1:32 am

    absolutely perfect for any garlic lover. I'm always about big flavors in easy dishes and this is the PERFECT mid day meal! I use ramen or regular spaghetti noodles and prefer the spaghetti noodles. I always top my noodles with Trader Joe's furikake! 10/10

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  9. Cal says

    August 31, 2021 at 12:04 am

    I’ve made this recipe 5 times already 😆 a little obsessed to say the least !

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  10. Limmy says

    September 07, 2021 at 11:37 am

    Tried this with olive oil and hoison sauce cause that’s what I had at home. It still worked perfectly fine and super delish! This feels like western and asian fusion which I think my parents will also love. Gonna make this for them when I visit them! Thanks for the great recipeXD

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  11. Limmy says

    September 07, 2021 at 11:46 am

    Super easy and quick. I used olive oil and hoison sauce because that’s what was accessible. It still turned out really great! I feel like it’s western and asian fusion which I think my parents will also looove. Gonna make it for them soon:) Thanks for the great recipe!

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  12. Sarah E says

    September 17, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    This is such an amazing recipe. I added some lemon zest and hot sauce and it was SO GOOD!! Love your instagram, positive attitude, and wonderful recipes!! Thank you!

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  13. Katrina Garcia says

    September 21, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    Everyone in the household liked this very simple and straightforward dish! I cooked it for lunch and they asked for another round for dinner. My family isn’t vegan and so anything that I cook that they seem to like is really big deal to me. This recipe is pantry-friendly and the video is very easy to follow! Highly recommended both the recipe and the author! Much love from the Philippines!—Kat

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  14. Saya says

    September 27, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    Another easy but fabulous recipe! I added atsuage (deep fried tofu) for a bit more volume. The balance in taste was just right- not too buttery but rich in flavor/umami. Perfect lunch for busy weekdays or lazy weekends!

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  15. Patricia says

    September 30, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    this was such an indulgent, quick and easy dish. It honestly tastes like something you’d get at a fancy restaurant 👀 definitely gonna make this all the time!!

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  16. Carly says

    January 12, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    Simple and flavorful. So easy to make that after today, it's going to be one of my go to work from home meals. I used fresh noodles from the Chinese grocery store and it came out amazing.

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  17. Alexandra Kenin says

    December 09, 2022 at 2:44 am

    Amazing flavor! Made fully vegan and was so good. Thank you!

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  18. Alexandra Kenin says

    February 13, 2023 at 6:54 pm

    This was so easy and delicious. I recently discovered this recipe and have already made it 3 times!

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