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This image features a vibrant dish of Trader Joe’s squiggly noodles stir-fried with colorful vegetables and your choice of protein, topped with green onions and sesame seeds, making a visually appealing and delicious meal.

Trader Joe's Squiggly Noodles Recipe

Trader Joe's Squiggly Noodles Recipe is a perfect blend of ease and flavor, making it an ideal choice for any meal. This recipe guides you through transforming a package of Squiggly Noodles into a mouthwatering stir-fry with crisp vegetables and your choice of protein, all coated in a savory garlic sauce. Finished with a touch of soy and sesame oil, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish offers a satisfying and nutritious option that's sure to impress both family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer or colander
  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package of Trader Joe's Squiggly Noodles Garlic Sauce Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables e.g., bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup cooked protein e.g., shrimp, chicken, tofu
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Follow the instructions on the package to cook the Squiggly Noodles. Typically, this involves boiling water, adding the noodles, and cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
    This image shows the squiggly noodles from Trader Joe's boiling in a large pot of water, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender, as part of the preparation for the stir-fry.
  • In a small bowl, mix the garlic sauce packet from the noodle package with the soy sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
    This image depicts the freshly cooked Trader Joe’s squiggly noodles being drained in a strainer or colander over a sink, removing the excess water and preparing them for the stir-fry.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
    This image shows a small bowl where the garlic sauce from the noodle packet is being combined with soy sauce and sesame oil to create a flavorful sauce for the stir-fried noodles.
  • Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
    This image shows a variety of colorful vegetables, including bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots, being stir-fried in a large skillet, softening them for the Trader Joe's squiggly noodle stir-fry.
  • Add the cooked protein (shrimp, chicken, tofu) to the skillet and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
    This image features cooked protein, such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu, being added to the stir-fried vegetables in the skillet and heated through for the noodle dish.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, pouring the prepared sauce over the top.
    This image shows the cooked Trader Joe’s squiggly noodles being added to the skillet, with the prepared garlic soy sauce mixture being poured over the top, ready to be mixed with the vegetables and protein.
  • Toss everything together until the noodles, vegetables, and protein are evenly coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
    This image displays the squiggly noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and protein being tossed together in the skillet until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
    This image shows the skillet being removed from the heat after the noodles, vegetables, and protein have been stir-fried and well combined, ready to be garnished and served.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, easy-to-make Trader Joe's Squiggly Noodles!
    This image shows a plate of hot Trader Joe’s squiggly noodles, beautifully garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, ready to be enjoyed as a delicious stir-fry meal.

Notes

  • Make sure you use clean, cold water to boil your wavy noodles every time.
  • Cut the cooking time by two minutes to get an al dente taste.
  • Run cold water over cooked noodles right away to stop the cooking process.
  • To make the tastes stronger, add a pinch of salt and olive oil to the noodles.
  • You can play around with the Trader Joe's squiggly noodles recipe by adding your favorite vegetables.
  • Last but not least, don't forget to add grated Parmesan on top for extra taste.
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