Super simple, easy, and delicious Sesame Noodles made with wholesome ingredients. Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and soy-free.
I’m a sucker for a nice, comforting noodle bowl, and even better if it is easy! As a tired mama, ‘easy’ is pretty much my favorite adjective when it comes to food, ha! This sesame noodle bowl truly is spot-on for flavor balance and is great enjoyed on its own for a quick meal or customized to your liking. It’s certainly one of my favorite fast dinners to make. It’s a win-win all around!
What’s So Great About These Noodles?
- Super simple, quick, and easy to make.
- Packed with loads of flavor.
- Versatile and can be enjoyed on their own or alongside other ingredients and dishes.
- Great served warm or cold.
- Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
- Noodles of choice. I like to use ramen noodles.
- Sesame oil, sesame seeds.
- Coconut aminos.
- Apple cider vinegar.
- Garlic powder, black pepper.
- Sriracha.
- Cilantro.
Note: please see the full ingredients list and amounts in the printable recipe card towards the bottom of this post.
How to Make Sesame Noodles
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then set them aside. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining sauce ingredients.
- Combine the noodles with the sauce, tossing until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro for garnish. Serve and enjoy!
Ingredient Substitutions
Noodles
You can use ramen noodles, spaghetti noodles, rice noodles or low-carb shirataki noodles with this recipe. It truly is quite versatile and easy to make with whatever pasta you have on hand.
Coconut Aminos
If you are not sensitive to soy, then soy sauce or tamari can be used in place of coconut aminos.
Apple Cider Vinegar
You can use lemon juice or rice vinegar in place of apple cider vinegar.
Maple Syrup
Honey, agave syrup, coconut sugar or coconut nectar can be used instead of maple syrup in this recipe.
Sriracha
The sriracha adds a slight spicy kick to these noodles. If you are not fond of spicy noodles, then simply omit the sriracha.
Serving Ideas
- Serve on their own for a super simple, easy, and tasty meal.
- Top this sesame bowl off with tofu or tempeh for some added protein (note: this is not soy-free).
- Serve alongside your favorite steamed veggies. Broccoli, carrots, and spinach are some of my favorite additions.
- Top with green onions or sauteed mushrooms.
- This is a great dish to serve alongside some spring rolls for an even heartier meal.
Storage and Reheating
These noodles can be enjoyed right away or stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to one week. To reheat, simply place in a skillet over low heat until warmed throughout. Alternatively, these noodles are also delicious served cold!
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Ingredients
- 2 gluten-free ramen noodle cakes 5 oz (or 5 oz of spaghetti noodles, rice noodles or any gluten-free pasta of choice)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha optional
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- sesame seeds to garnish
- cilantro to garnish
Method
- Prepare noodles of choice according to package directions. Set aside.
- In a bowl combine sesame oil, coconut aminos, vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha, garlic and pepper. Whisk until smoothly combined.
- Pour the mixture over the still warm noodles and toss to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.
I have orders in for most of the supplies for this dish. However, I do have one question about using cilantro. I’ve read pros and cons as to the taste of the cilantro. What are your thoughts on adding cilantro. I kind of a picky eater. Any suggestions for alternates in case I don’t like cilantro. Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Hi, Judy! Thank you for visiting. I’m personally a huge fan of cilantro and think it complements Asian-inspired flavors particularly well. However, there are a lot of people with a genetic variation that actually causes cilantro to taste soap-like. If you are one of them, this recipe is not dependent on it at all, and you can certainly omit it, or replace with chopped green onions, chives, or parsley. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoy the recipe!
COULD I USE PARSLEY AS A GARNISH INSTEAD OF CILANTRO?
Yes, most certainly!
Hi, just found this blog. Where do you find gluten free ramen noodles. I have searched and can’t find them anywhere. I miss my Ramen.
Hi! Thank you for visiting. These are my favorite gluten-free ramen noodles: https://amzn.to/41BKbmY. I buy them online or at stores like Sprouts. I hope this helps. 🙂
Wonderful work!
Yum yum yum! So quick easy to make, delicious (even with sweet potato noodles) and keeps well! This is a winner.
You may want to specify that ramen noodles are usually wheat- people will need to be sure to purchase rice ramen or other gluten-free ramen.
Hi Haley! Thank you SO much for catching this! I usually add that automatically, being that this is a GF blog, but somehow that was a major oversight on my part. I’ve now updated it. Thanks again! 🙂
This just moved up to the top of my list for noodle sauces. Yum!! The garlic powder and sriracha adds the perfect garlicky kick. Genius. I also added a tsp of arrowroot powder to help the sauce thicken a bit. Thank you for the keeper!
Oh, that makes me so very happy to hear! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
This looks mouthwatering! Gluten free, Vegan, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, and on the table in 10 minutes? I’m sold – thanks for the recipe.