Description
This High Protein Mongolian Noodles recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal packed with lean protein and nutrient-rich ingredients. Combining whole wheat or legume-based noodles with ground beef or turkey, savory soy-hoisin sauce, and vibrant aromatics, this stir-fry delivers satisfying taste and texture in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat or high-protein noodles (such as chickpea or lentil-based)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside for later use.
- Brown the Meat: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and no longer pink.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar (or honey), rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine Sauce and Meat: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the browned meat. Stir well to coat the meat evenly, then add the shelled edamame and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
- Thicken Sauce: Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this into the skillet and cook briefly until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients well.
- Toss Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together to combine thoroughly and warm the noodles through.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the finished dish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add sriracha sauce.
- Make sure to not overcook the noodles during the initial boiling since they will cook slightly when tossed in the skillet.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the amount of cornstarch slurry slightly.
- Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the salt content in the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
