Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sweet potato vermicelli noodles
  • 1 sweet onion sliced into thin strips
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound baby spinach parboiled
  • 2 carrots julienned
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • 5 mushrooms sliced, I like to use creminis
  • 1/2 cup zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste
  • sesame seeds optional

Method

  • Cook noodles according to package directions
  • In a large pan or wok over medium heat, heat olive oil and 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • Add onion slices and garlic and saute for about 1 min
  • Add rest of vegetables and cook for 4-5 min, until the vegetables are half-cooked and still a bit crispy
  • Turn heat to low and add cooked noodles, soy sauce, sugar, and the remaining sesame oil
  • Mix to combine and cook for another 2 min
  • Add salt or more soy sauce if needed (or if you want it a bit sweeter, add a touch more sugar)
  • If using sesame seeds, add them at finish