15 Minute: Cheap fast and healthy NOODLES

I whipped up this amazing Garlic Ginger Chickpea Veggie Noodle Bowl trying to keep things healthy without spending a fortune or a ton of time in the kitchen. Picture this: you're in and out of the kitchen in no time, with a meal that's not only easy on the budget (seriously, it cost me less than five bucks and I got two meals out of it) but also packed with flavor. It's the kind of dish that makes you feel good about what you're eating-full of delicious veggies and protein rich chickpeas, and you can even make it without oil if you're into that. Honestly, it's just a solid, tasty meal that doesn't make you choose between flavor and nutrition. #WFPBNO
Garlic Ginger Chickpea Veggie Noodle Bowl
Ingredients:
2 packs of Cello Noodles, strings removed
2 medium Courgettes / Zucchinis, julienned into noodles
1 can of organic Chickpeas, not drained
1 small Head of Gem Lettuce, shaved julienne
1 finger-length section of Leek, julienned
2 Clementines or 1 Orange, juiced
3 cloves of Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh Ginger, minced
5 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Agave Syrup
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (optional)
1 Birds Eye Chili, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Noodles:
Place the cello noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 1 minute, then strain and set aside. Note that they rehydrate quickly.
Mise en Place:
Julienne all the vegetables and have them ready, along with the minced garlic and ginger.
Sauté the Vegetables:
Heat a large sauté pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the julienned leeks and stir for a minute until they soften slightly. Then, add the courgette/zucchini noodles, shaved lettuce, and the minced garlic and ginger. Squeeze in the juice from the clementines or orange. Steam-sauté the vegetables for about 2 minutes until they are slightly tender.
Add Chickpeas and Seasoning:
Pour the chickpeas into the pan along with their liquid from the can. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through. Add soy sauce, a little squirt of agave syrup, and the optional sesame oil for extra flavor. If you prefer some heat, sprinkle the chopped birds eye chilies in.
Stir and Serve:
Stir all the ingredients together well, making sure the seasoning coats the vegetables and chickpeas evenly. Transfer the sesame ginger vegetable noodle mixture to a large serving bowl.
#vegan #wholefoods #plantbased #nooilrecipe

[@BakingHermann]

Not sure why my comment ended up on another video of yours, but it was meant for this. The Noodle Bowl looks fresh! But tbh, that 'Chicken' Marsala is bonkers too! 🤯

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Lol, thank you sir. Appreciate it. :)

[@KimMayroze]

Please do more 15 minute meal recipes, they are most helpful for us rushed beings.

[@leeduli]

15 minutes for you - 15 minutes for me to chop the first vegetable 🤣

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Practice, practice, practice.

[@leeduli]

@@DerekSarnoChef 👍

[@hannahmitchell87]

Derek's right 😊 my top tips would be to keep the tip of the knife in contact with the board & rock the knife simultaneously down & away from you (imagine you're drawing an oval with the handle, rather than a vertical straight line). And make sure it's sharp! Hth 🥰

[@leeduli]

@@hannahmitchell87 Thanks - I'm just a normal vegan dude with 2 kids. try to cook home made meals a few times a week. got a lot to learn!

[@oilfreeara277]

@@leeduli Your awesome, way to go dude, very lucky kids.

[@siiiriously3226]

a man who talks kindly about his dog. ❤

[@mrwi]

"I'm tired. I'm coming home later than I thought. I'm hungry and don't wanna cook." This is totally how I cook and I'm so glad there's an expert to help with the technique and creative recipes. Will definitely make this meal once a week.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

You got this! And all the variations

[@Buschcat]

100%

[@angelaehr4963]

The love you have for Frankie and the love she has for you feeds the soul! Gotta make that dish…yum!

[@jeanmorris6601]

Yummm……..💚🌱

[@LB-wt1oj]

😋 Yummy meal!!! Love to see you showing Frankie such love🥰🐕 She's a good girl💕

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She is the best

[@lynnefleming8614]

I wonder how many single people eat noodles all the time because they're so quick and easy, and you can flavor them anyway you want.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I eat a ton. All different kinds.

[@janellebatta4126]

I would definitely watch a whole video of you playing with Frankie.

[@Trajectionable]

Very nice. The understated, artful video is the best video.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you very much!

[@joelfortin90]

Love it when it's WFPBNO!!

[@ericamanser1190]

Love this

[@bosvigos9165]

I have a real thing for chick peas at the moment. This will be for the weekend. Thank you so much!

[@ltorromcc]

Meal look delicious. Thabk you! 🥰🥰🥰🐶 Frankie 🐶🥰🥰🥰

[@jenniferw1570]

Thanks for this. I just organized my fridge, saw that I've got a lot of courgettes, this may be my dinner

[@wiolagiegiel]

Thank you for this lovely no oil recipe. Quick healthy meals are great thank you and more please 😊

[@ioanaconstantin7151]

Your videos just make me happy and relaxed!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them!

[@SB-qv1jo]

You are very special. Frankie is too x

[@scotthardy1424]

Been a chef for 16 years but constantly looking for new ideas and inspiration, being plant based it's sometimes difficult but that's why I love your recipes. So modern clean and easy to follow. Keep up the good work.

[@ellia__]

Cooked it today for a quick lunch and it was delicious! I love how this recipe is so simple but still introduces some new ideas. Never thought about cooking lettuce and adding orange juice to a noodle dish - but it turned out amazing. Thank you!

[@DeeDeeMandark]

“Didn’t want to cook, but look at me cooking “ literally happening every week to me 😂

[@oilfreeara277]

Love that, looks SO good, hadn’t thought of adding chickpeas to rice noodle dish, brillent idea. Frankie on the sofa while you make do with the floor. Best finishing touch ever🤣

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She is the queen lol

[@janetdecardenas3469]

Looks so good! i have a bunch of Zucchini to use up.I like quick and easy...Thanks for this recipe.

[@evag5041]

Wow!

[@votrevu4137]

I just recently find your channel. I love the way you cook and I love the way that you take care of your puppy. Thank you for the recipes.

[@paulamariegourley3606]

Cooking...ultimate self care, creativity, and delcious reward. I love that you clean up as you go. I do, too. Wonderful discovering you here. Welcome!

[@AmandaJYoungs]

That looks really good, really tasty. Mind you, it would take me 30 minutes instead of 15, because I don't have your knife skills. Lovely to see Frankie getting the attention she deserves, too!

[@janellebatta4126]

Thanks for the inspiration and good vibes!

[@Dawonek]

I adore how every video of yours makes me feel. Love the recipes, love Frankie, she’s amazing! keep it up 🥰

[@a_shot_in_the_dark]

Looks so satisfying and delicious. Perfect quickie, thanks! :)🍜💚

[@jnybeth]

watching you chop the veggies with the background music is so relaxing. also love the doggo shots at the end! 🐶🥰

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you liked it!! She's the star.

[@brothermayihavesomeloops7048]

You two are such a duo. ❤

[@deesmith5304]

I appreciate you 💐❤️

[@dianerose2998]

Looks delicious! I've done similar with pasta, but didn't think about using rice noodles. I'll skip the pepper and add my favorite olive oil with baklouti chile. Yum! Thanks Derek. Now I'm hungry, as I always am after watching your videos.

[@galebecker3487]

Hi Derek, thank you for this delish recipe. Love the idea of clementine juice added. This will be my next go to meal. I really enjoy a little drizzle of sesame oil on my noodle dishes, so delicious that rich smokey flavor. So good to see Frankie with her golden eyes❤looking forward to your next recipe. Gale x

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you, Gale

[@samiaadjabi9430]

This is exactly my kind of meal Thanks for sharing this recipe

[@PatlLawson]

You’re always such an inspiration Derek ❤

[@user-yw4on5qo4i]

Will try this out😊 Love the way you shower Frankie your affection. I miss my best pet friend.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She's the best, it's hard not too.

[@caitlinniciomhair9625]

Looks great! Rice noodle tip was v helpful too, thanks!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mtm00]

Fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing this one, Derek. 👍

[@LizaBeckerman]

yummmmm

[@DavidPerez-ur2xj]

Delish.. thank you so much NYC one ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Hope you enjoy

[@amandawhite3851]

Love the quick recipes like this! Thank you ❤

[@DebraFlower]

Looks great

[@angelatillman4323]

YES PLEASE! I love these quickie meals! It looks amazing

[@showmemovegan]

I first saw you in a cooking video with Joey Carbstrong and loved it! You're so fun to watch cook and the food always looks amazing! Love these quick and easy healthy meal ideas!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Joey's awesome! Thanks for watching

[@micah1754]

This looks delicious - really nicely made video. The one addition i'd make to this sort of dish would be adding a generous dollop of crunchy natural almond or peanut butter to the mix towards the end. Gives a really nice rich satay dimension to the flavour

[@martyrose]

❤

[@oliviasfermi4465]

Food looks great per usual; I'm tripping over the fact that Ms Frankie didn't lunge for it as soon as you left her there. My last dog once stole Beyond sausage off my hot flaming little weber grill, so she would've been all over that table.😅 Thanks for sharing.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She never takes what is not given. Such dignity

[@tinyjungle_]

So good! This is on the roster when the temps come down a bit.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

It's great cold as well.

[@tinyjungle_]

@DerekSarno108 fair play lol thx

[@elaineatthecraftshed1993]

Great to see quicker meal options, especially healthy ones. Love your style of presentation and seeing the pleasure you get from your lovely dog companion

[@nicolebenson8313]

Gotta love a quickie! 😊 Looks delicious!!

[@HornyKoala]

I've just made this (sans lettuce) and it was really nice. It came together so quickly and it's really tasty. I was using freshly cooked chickpeas (so no aquafaba) so I added a bit of cornflour to the seasonings and it turned out perfectly. I'm glad that I have a few leftover veggies so that I can make it again tomorrow night 😋

[@glovergirl]

ouuu chillle, this is yet another dish that i need in my life. so grateful to have found your channel. 🙏🏾

[@susannecarmichael2642]

Just found your Channel! Love your videos!

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Yes I did enjoy it Derek thank you. Very therapeutic actually! Take care

[@GreenVegan816]

I would love that so I guess I'm going to have to make it. Love how easy is actually is to throw together.

[@honeygoseyney2421]

You are my favorite chef

[@LLJerseyGirl]

Ohhhh…yum! I’m glad it’s 2 PM here, so I can go make a noodle bowl! I have to tell you, my sister wanted me to get tongs so she can try to mimic you, LOL. Since I’m the chef here, I got a pair for me. They arrived yesterday and after messing around, I think I got it! The first time I did it, I looked over at her like 😮 LOL. So, not only are your videos, recipes, and Frankie making lives more interesting…the tongs have added much needed joy over here. 🙏🏻

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Excellent, now keep hold of them and doing it for the next 20 years :). Thanks for sharing.

[@TurianShepard]

Thanks Derek, I’ve been on the lookout for a few recipes for days I can’t be bothered to cook or want something simple but healthy! Will give this one a try!

[@RawBrilliance]

Yes! Thats what my I dowanna cook night look like. And..yes, drops of sesame oil. Nice

[@user-qo5rk5vl5v]

Hope to see more 15 minutes recipe there look amazing very nutritious and very tasty too to eat with whole family and it very delicious I can’t wait for the desert will top the whole atmosphere🎉🍦

[@shelleyphelps2024]

Thank you so much! I love that this is a quick & easy recipe! Much love😁✌️from Oregon!

[@kimthaelf]

i absolutely love your video's, especially the "quick weeknight meals". These always gives me the most inspiration for new meals and i can't wait to try this one when i'm starting busy work days again!! 💖

[@ukgroucho]

Looked great Derek! Great example of doing a fridge clearance stirfry and getting a premium dinner, I'm a fan of the fridge clearance soup... wjatever is in the veggie drawer is a candidate...

[@VisualizeHealing]

Looks scrumptious!

[@MrFl0bo]

Frankie is so cute 🥰. Great recipe too

[@yvonnemarshall7416]

Hello Derek hope you family are doing well We love your wicked food ,I love Quickies ❤. I loved your Mushroom steaks so yummy .,I will be cooking this Delicious looking Noodle dish . Best Yvonne mullion Cornwall England

[@AlexandraVicunaPerry]

That is some easy delicious recipe. Thank you. Miss Frankie you are the star of the show

[@7ymlord]

Awesome! Quick, easy, oil-free (Mostly) Thank you for sharing your passion AND Frankie

[@Yaaksha]

I do something similar, but throw in some blanched tomatoes, peanut butter and ground cumin to make a satay/ curry base

[@lisablake4237]

I love this new format of your videos. It's more relaxing to watch. Oh, and Hello from Alaska.

[@1050cc]

She is gorgeous... like the pepper garnishes the dish, she keeps garnishing your amazing vlogs, thank you 😉🤗

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She is the star!

[@growingplaces]

Hey Derek. I made this dish and it was so good. I'm keeping the recipe for the future. Totally get the not wanting to cook and then cooking and coming up with something delicious. Peace to you and Frankie!

[@sv3839]

Great channel. You make it look so eazy. Miss. America is just so adorable 🎉

[@5thdimensionliving727]

Love this recipe ✅ very healthy and nutritious..love you Frankie ❤

[@user-cs1xz]

ive been binge watching your videos and i LOVE that dog. omg. hi frankie darling xo

[@kefirheals7383]

Frankie is adorable!!! And I love how you didn't feel like cooking, and yet, you cooked up a fabulous looking meal there, all steaming hot. I wanted to reach right into the screen and steal it from you.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

So good!

[@seekermel3079]

Loved this! I find these videos both inspirational and relaxing.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@theresam5388]

Definitely going to make this 👍. I love the fact it's quick and really filled with flavor and texture 😋. It's been so darn HOT 🥵 here🥵. This recipe is a must👍Really got my mouth watering 🤤🤤🤤‼️ Frankie 🐾🐾🐕🐾🐾 (aka Ms. America 🇺🇸) you steal my heart ❤️ everytime I see you❣️. Derek I LOVE how you started to eat and couldn't resist playing with Frankie 🐾🐾🐕🐾🐾 really shows a wonderful bond💞 you and Frankie have. Thank you for sharing your culinary genius and showing Vegans eat amazing, flavor packed meals💚. Vegans bring the flavor and do no harm to any animal 🌱

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Frankie is the best.

[@veronicaBolanos-mc4fc]

That looks phenomenal! Id make this ..love chick peas and no,.im not vegan. Wouldn't even consider it but eating healthy feels better ❤. I would love to add bell peppers, which would add some texture

[@Algeria-wy5ng]

Great dish, Derek, for a quick dinner when you don't have time. Love to see your videos! Amazing...

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Unbelievable how delicious that looks. 😋

[@Xoulious1]

you're a cool guy and your videos are making me practice cooking more often

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Rock on!

[@PDogB]

New sub. Love this meal and love your dog!!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for subbing!

[@kathimiller6289]

Definitely going to make this

[@sharit7970]

Looks delish!! I'm not a fan of zucchini noodles either...just not filling enough. Real noodles for me. Thanks for sharing!

[@heathergay5508]

Tip for you. Soak and boil dried chickpeas and beans. You will be amazed at the taste. Freeze in portions and pull them out as needed. No fat, no salt. A little baking soda in the boil and they will soften quicker.

[@carlavazquezgudino9206]

Just discovered ur videos because of the sandwich video you made. Absolutely obsessed with ur vibe!!!!!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching.

[@peggyoneill9328]

I am leaning into a more plant based diet...am so surprised by the variety of recipes!! Thank you for sharing your chefiness!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Awesome, thanks for watching.

[@mariasolflorescano4762]

Amo a Frankie y te amo a ti. Un abrazo.❤

[@sandrab7508]

Ooh, more WFPBNO recipes as that’s how I eat. I love your videos/ recipes but have to modify them if I want to make them.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Got a whole playlist on the channel just for you then

[@aprildntn]

Yum! My favorite quick and easy is a sesame soba base. Soba has a bit more nutrition than the rice noodles, also gluten free, and you can take it from a cold noodle “clear out the fridge” bowl, to a hot and spicy mazeman pretty easily, less than half an hour start to finish.

[@brescalofrio1]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@bettycarmella1127]

Frankie’s so shiny and beautiful 🥰

[@MackJn316]

Another nice dish Very oriental style Love that you ate it with chop sticks Thanks again Look forward to making it Btw That pan you used? Can you let us know which brand? Looked like a great tool

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you so much. It's a Heston

[@carmene.correarivera8597]

Chef una pregunta las setas lion mane se pueden marinar por ejemplo con vinagre balsámico he probado así las Portabella esa receta super fácil gracias

[@DerekSarnoChef]

It can but has to be squeezed out and watch for being too salty. there are a few videos on that in the Mushroom playlist.

[@carmene.correarivera8597]

Ah ok gracias

[@angelapriddy6308]

So yummos

[@linzertube]

All that lip-smacking from Frankie seemed like a hint for some noodles! Hahaha, sweet girl. By the way, the smash of the slice of ginger, before chopping it, is a great idea. I’m going to try that next time.

[@victoriarose4506]

I was amazed at how simple and easy that looks! But i can take something that takes 15 minutes and turn into all night in the kitchen 😢

[@DerekSarnoChef]

You got this.