This simple and easy Vegetarian Korean Noodles dish is full of flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes. The Korean noodles are stir-fried in a savory sauce made with fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, red onion, ginger, garlic, and kale.

Easy Vegetarian Korean Noodles
Easily one of my family’s favorite noodle recipes, these vegetarian Korean noodles are my new go-to weeknight dinners. Made in under 30 minutes, this dish is so delicious you won’t miss the meat!
Alternatively, if you are a meat lover like my children, I suggest throwing in shrimp, chicken, or beef as they pair well with this dish.

Vegetarian Korean Noodles Ingredients – Vegetables
When it comes to vegetables almost everything is fair game. I suggest adding the vegetables listed below for a tasty and savory vegetarian noodle dish. However there are no rules with this dish, add in any of your family’s favorite veggies for a fully customizable meal.
- Ginger
- Mushrooms
- Red onion
- Garlic
- Kale

Vegetarian Korean Stir-Fry Noodles Notes
- You can use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.
- The secret is to cook the mushrooms until caramelized, that’s what gives this dish all the flavor! To caramelize the mushrooms cook them without stirring or moving around.
- Feel free to add some chili flakes if you want to bring the heat on or some Teriyaki sauce to make them slightly sweeter.
- Looking to add some protein to this dish? Throw in your favorite tofu for a more rich and flavorful Vegetarian Korean Stir-Fry Noodles dish.

Vegetarian Korean Stir-Fry Noodles Ingredients
I love this Vegetarian Korean Stir-Fry Noodles dish! It’s a great recipe for a quick lunch and is better than take-out. Along with some yummy vegetables I mentioned above, here are more Vegetarian Korean Noodles ingredients you will need to make this dish.
- Butter
- Sesame oil
- Rice noodles or glass noodles
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Chicken Stock
- Honey
How To Cook Vegetarian Korean Stir-Fry Noodles
Start by melting the butter and sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, without moving for 5 minutes. Toss and cook for 3 more minutes or until caramelized.
Cooking Korean Stir-Fry Noodles
Add the red onion and garlic clove and stir to combine, cook until the onion is slightly translucent around 3 minutes. Add the kale and saute until just wilted.
Korean Stir-Fry Noodles
Pour the soy sauce, rice vinegar, stock, honey, and ginger and stir to combine. Add the cooked noodles and toss so everything is well coated. Cook for 2 more minutes. Serve topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

If you love this noodle dish you will love some of my other noodle dish recipes. See below for some delicious recipe suggestions that are kid-tested and approved.
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Vegetarian Korean Noodles

This simple and easy Vegetarian Korean Noodles dish is full of flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes. The Korean noodles are stir-fried in a savory sauce made with fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, red onion, ginger, garlic, and kale.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Cups mushrooms, sliced
- ½ Red onion, sliced
- 1 Garlic clove, grated
- 1 Cup kale, chopped
- 1 Package rice noodles or glass noodles, cooked according to package directions
- ¼ Cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ Cup stock
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tsp ginger, grated
Instructions
- Melt the butter and sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, without moving for 5 minutes. Toss and cook for 3 more minutes or until caramelized.
- Add the red onion and garlic clove and stir to combine, cook until the onion is slightly translucent around 3 minutes. Add the kale and saute until just wilted.
- Pour the soy sauce, rice vinegar, stock, honey, and ginger and stir to combine. Add the cooked noodles and toss so everything is well coated. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.
- The secret is to cook the mushrooms until caramelized, that’s what gives this dish all the flavor! To caramelize the mushrooms cook them without stirring or moving around.
- Feel free to add some chili flakes if you want to bring the heat on or some Teriyaki sauce to make them slightly sweeter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 236Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 939mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 7g
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