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spicy sriracha noodles in a skillet with tongs
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Spicy Sriracha Noodles

These sweet, tangy, and spicy sriracha noodles take only a few minutes to make and are an inexpensive alternative to take out.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Total Cost: $2.50 recipe / $1.25 serving
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. lo mein noodles $1.30
  • 2 Tbsp butter $0.20
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper $0.02
  • 2 large eggs $0.42
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.08
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.06
  • 2 Tbsp sriracha $0.22
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro (optional) $0.10
  • 1 green onion, sliced $0.10

Instructions

  • Prepare the sauce for the noodles. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, and sriracha. Set the sauce aside.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles. Once boiling, add the noodles and boil until tender. Drain the noodles in a colander.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, crack two eggs into a bowl then whisk lightly.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the eggs and crushed pepper and lightly scramble the eggs. Avoid over cooking the eggs.
  • Once the noodles have drained, add them to the skillet with the eggs, then drizzle the sauce over top. Toss the noodles and eggs to coat in the sauce.
  • Top the noodles with fresh cilantro and sliced green onion, then serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 1197mg | Fiber: 1g