Recipe by Earth Balance

A Bright, Bold, Sweet and Savory Noodle Bowl That Turns Weeknights Into Something Special

This colorful stir fry style noodle dish brings together all the flavors you crave on a busy night — tangy mandarin orange sauce, tender veggies, warm noodles and crispy plant based chick’n that soaks up every bit of flavor. It feels like takeout, but you get to control every ingredient and keep it fully vegan.

The broccoli slaw and bell peppers add crunch and freshness, while the chick’n brings that perfect golden crisp. Toss it all with spaghetti style veggie noodles and a sprinkle of green onions and peanuts, and you’ve got a satisfying bowl that hits sweet, savory and spicy all at once. It’s fast, fun and totally slurp worthy.

This dish is also incredibly flexible. Make it for a speedy dinner, prep it for lunches or doctor it up with extra veggies, more heat or a squeeze of lime. However you serve it, it’s the kind of bowl that feels indulgent while staying plant powered and simple to make.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A sweet, savory and crave worthy noodle bowl ready in minutes.
• Crispy mandarin chick’n adds delicious texture and bold flavor.
• Loaded with crunchy veggies for a bright, colorful meal.
• Easy enough for weeknights but flavorful enough for entertaining.
• Uses simple grocery store ingredients with minimal prep.
• Totally vegan, totally delicious and always crowd pleasing.

Mandarin Orange Peanut & Chick’n Noodles

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• Author: Earth Balance
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

A Sweet and Savory Noodle Bowl You’ll Crave Again Tomorrow

This quick and vibrant noodle dish combines mandarin orange chick’n, tender veggie noodles and crunchy slaw for a sweet and savory stir fry style bowl that delivers big flavor with simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

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• 1 bag (10 oz) Birds Eye Steamfresh Veggie Made Spaghetti Style With Olive Oil, cooked

• 1 bag (10.5 oz) Gardein Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick’n

• 3 tablespoons Earth Balance Organic Whipped Buttery Spread

• 1 package (12 oz) broccoli coleslaw

• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, optional

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Instructions

1. Cook the chick’n according to the skillet directions on the package, substituting 2 tablespoons Earth Balance for the oil. Remove chick’n and sauce from skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon Earth Balance over medium high heat. Add broccoli slaw, bell pepper and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender.

3. Add the cooked veggie noodles and cook 1 to 2 minutes to heat through. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

4. Add the prepared chick’n and reserved sauce back into the skillet.

5. Sprinkle with green onions and peanuts before serving.

Notes

Add extra crunch with toasted sesame seeds or cashews.

Serve with a squeeze of lime or a drizzle of chili crisp for extra heat.

Pair with a simple cucumber salad for a fresh, cooling balance.

Nutrition info is approximate.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Main Dishes
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Asian Inspired, Vegan

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
• Calories: 455kcal
• Sugar: 15g
• Sodium: 820mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 48g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 18g