October 27, 2022

Spicy Vegetable Stir Fry £1.17p serving

I’m confident that we have all been in a situation where we’ve had a long day out and finally get into the house to make the horrific discovery that there is nothing to eat. We all share that experience so you’re not alone!

This stir fry is loaded with flavour and is only made with very simple ingredients. The kind of ingredients you have laying in the fridge when there’s no food. It’s the perfect recipe for students as well as it’s cheap, easy, and quick to make.

Once you’ve tried this recipe, you’ll never go back to eating fast food or, worse, nothing at all. Be warned.

I cannot even begin to express how many times this recipe has saved me from spending hours in the kitchen cooking for myself let alone for the whole family. So if you’re scrolling looking for quick recipes you’ve found the right website yay!

The Ingredients You’ll Need

You can add any vegetables to this recipe it just depends on what you have laying around. Below are the ingredients that usually are around in my kitchen.

Egg Noodles/Udon Noodles
Bell Pepper
Chilli
Onion
Spring Onion/Optional
Carrots
Soy sauce
Sesame Oil
Garlic Cloves
Ginger Powder
Honey/Brown Sugar

Why You Will Fall In Love With This Spicy Vegetable Stir Fry?

Super easy to make
Cheap as this recipe calls for minimal ingredients
It’s a recipe that will fill you up
Delicious. The spiciness with hints of sweetness makes this recipe mouth watering
Perfect lunch/dinner idea. Can be eaten hot or cold.
Requires minimal ingredients. What’s not to love about this recipe?

How Much Does It Cost To Make?

Egg Noodles/Udon Noodles £0.53p/160g
Bell Pepper £0.48p/148g
Chili £0.72/6g
Onion £0.25p/70g
Broccoli £0.32p/112g
Spring Onion £0.12p/25g
Carrots £0.10p/140g
Soy sauce £0.40p/44ml
Sesame Oil £0.17p/15ml
Garlic Cloves £0.21p/13g
Ginger Powder £0.05p/5g
Honey/Brown Sugar £0.15/14g

Total Price (including spices): £3.50p/£1.17p serving!

Disclaimer: Measurements and prices of ingredients may differ

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Spicy Vegetable Stir Fry

This stir fry is loaded with flavour and is only made with very simple ingredients. The kind of ingredients you have laying in the fridge when there's no food. It's the perfect recipe for those seeking a quick and easy take out styled meal.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Keyword Beginner friendly, Easy, Lazy Lunch, Spicy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings 3 People

Calories 290kcal

Author Laura-Ellen

Ingredients

3 Nests Egg Noodles/Udon
1 Bell Pepper
1/2 Onion
2 Stalks Spring Onion Optional/Topping
112 g Broccoli ½ head of broccoli
2 Carrots
4 Garlic Cloves
3 Chilis
1 tsp Ginger Powder
1 tbs Sesame Oil
4 tbs Soy Sauce

Instructions

Begin by slicing the bell pepper,onions, carrots and garlic. Set aside.
Chop the broccoli into smaller pieces (still keeping the broccoli heads). Chop up the chililles and divide into two. Set aside.
In a pot add the water over a medium heat. Add the egg noodles only when the water is boiling. Cook for 3-4 min then drain and rinse with cold water til the noodles are completely cool. Set aside.
In a small bowl, add the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger powder,honey and ½ chilies. Mix until combined.
In a wok/pan, over a high heat, drizzle a bit of sesame oil (about a tsp). When the wok/pan is hot add the bell pepper,onions, carrots and garlic. Fry until onions are translucent then add the noodles and the soy marinade. Fry for about 2-3 min.
Enjoy your Spicy Vegetable Stir Fry!

Notes

Ensure the noodles are fully drained to avoid the noodles sticking to the wok/pan
I sprinkle some black pepper after the noodles have been fried
If you prefer your vegetables completely soft then fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes longer.