Made with sweet potato glass noodles and colorful vegetables, this vegan Korean classic offers a light and nourishing meal.
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Vegetable Japchae – Korean Vegan Glass Noodles contains 340 calories per serving: 9 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. It takes 35 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
Japchae is one of the most beloved noodle dishes in Korean cuisine, and this vegan version is prepared without any meat. Made with sweet potato glass noodles and plenty of vegetables, this recipe offers a low-fat and nourishing option.
Boil the glass noodles according to the package instructions, drain and cut into large pieces with scissors.
Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, transfer to cold water and squeeze out the excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
Add the carrot, bell pepper and mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
Add the boiled noodles, spinach, soy sauce, sesame oil and maple syrup.
Toss and heat all the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve hot or warm.
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