Flavor Packed Korean-Style Noodles!
Experience the ultimate balance of sweet and spicy with these Korean-style gochujang noodles! This recipe is a lunchtime game-changer, ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy days when you need a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen, these noodles are both quick and delicious.
These spicy Korean noodles are perfect for when you’re short on time but still crave something delicious and satisfying. Using packaged noodles from Trader Joe’s, I transformed the premade sauce by adding gochujang, peanut butter, and rice vinegar. This combination creates a rich and creamy sauce that clings to each noodle perfectly.
For an extra boost of nutrition and flavor, I sautéed spinach and beefless ground beef to mix into the noodles. The result? Sweet and spicy gochujang noodles that are hearty enough to keep you full throughout the day.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and a pinch of crushed red pepper, and you’ve got yourself a mouthwatering dish that’s both quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for enjoying solo or sharing with friends and family!
Whether you’re familiar with the bold flavors of Korean cuisine or trying it for the first time, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Give it a try and see how easy it is to make restaurant-quality Korean-style spicy noodles right at home.
Macros Per Serving
489 Cal | 80g Carbs | 5g Fat | 31g Protein
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Sweet & Spicy Gochujang Noodles
Ingredients
Base:
- 1 Package Squiggly Noodles (Trader Joe’s or any pack of your favorite noodles)
- 83 g Beef-Less Ground Beef (Trader Joe’s)
- 30 g Spinach (raw)
Sauce:
- 1 Packet Seasoning (Trader Joe’s or 1/2 tbsp each of Soy Sauce & Sesame Oil)
- 19 g Gochujang (Bibigo)
- 8 g Powdered Peanut Butter (PB2)
- ½ tsp Garlic (minced)
- 15 g Rice Vinegar
To Top:
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Crushed Red Pepper
Instructions
Base:
- Cook your noodles according to package instructions.1 Package Squiggly Noodles
- While that’s going, add your beef-less beef and spinach to a medium saucepan. Sauté until the spinach has cooked down.83 g (3 oz) Beef-Less Ground Beef, 30 g (1 cups) Spinach
Sauce:
- While that's going on, in a small bowl add in the sauce packet that comes with the noodles. If using different noodles, mix together just soy sauce and sesame oil listed in the ingredients above.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.
Cook:
- To your pan, add in your drained noodles and top with the sauce. Give it all a good mix and let all the flavors marinate together for a minute or two.
Serve:
- Then serve in a bowl and top with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper.
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Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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