Light Japchae
Korean glass noodle stir-fry with vegetables and sesame, lightened up. Sweet-savory and only 290 calories.
Light Japchae has 290 calories per serving, with 8g protein, 50g carbs, 6g fat, and 4g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
290
Calories
8g
Protein
16% DV
50g
Carbs
18% DV
6g
Fat
8% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 290 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.00
Light Japchae
A lighter Korean glass-noodle stir-fry tossed with seasoned vegetables and a sweet-sesame sauce. The chewy noodles are satisfying while the veg keeps it fresh.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dry sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)
- 1 cup spinach, blanched
- 1/2 cup carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Boil the glass noodles per package directions, then rinse and drain.
- Saute the carrot, mushrooms, and onion separately until just tender, seasoning lightly.
- Squeeze excess water from the blanched spinach.
- Whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic to make the sauce.
- Toss the noodles with the sauce in a large pan over low heat.
- Fold in all the cooked vegetables and toss until glossy.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 8g |
| Carbs | 50g |
| Fat | 6g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Tips
- Cut the noodles with scissors after cooking so they are easier to toss and eat.
- Cook each vegetable separately to keep textures and colors distinct.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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