Egg Noodles with Veggie Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 8 oz egg noodles
• 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), thinly sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
• Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Egg Noodles:

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • While the noodles are cooking, prepare all the vegetables by slicing and dicing them as needed.

3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

   • Heat the olive oil or vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the sliced onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Add the bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
   • Add the snap peas or snow peas, mushrooms, and zucchini. Continue to stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until all the vegetables are tender-crisp.

4. Add the Sauces and Noodles:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, ground ginger, and vegetable broth or water.
   • Pour the sauce mixture over the stir-fried vegetables and stir well to combine.
   • Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and mixed with the vegetables.

5. Season and Garnish:

   • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the egg noodles with veggie stir-fry hot, as a main dish or alongside your favorite protein