Trader Joe’s Vegan Bulgogi Stir-Fry (members only)

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This Trader Joe’s Vegan Bulgogi Stir-Fry is a one-pot dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight!

I have been on a noodle kick lately. I don’t know why I slept on the Trader Joe’s Thai wheat noodles for so long, but now I can’t get enough. And today we are using them to make this Trader Joe’s Vegan Bulgogi Stir-Fry! Crispy, vegan bulgogi mixed with green beans, noodles and a delicious sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, and so delicious! And don’t worry if you don’t have a Trader Joe’s – I give you substitutions as well!

here’s what you need

ingredients

• low sodium soy sauce
• agave – or sub maple syrup
• gochujang
• rice wine vinegar
• sesame oil
• garlic
• fresh ginger 
• oil
• Trader Joe’s Vegan Bulgogi
• green beans
• green onion
• Trader Joe’s Thai wheat noodles – or sub 1 pound fresh udon

equipment

You just need one large skillet!

steps

step 1: make the sauce

The sauce for this recipe only requires a few ingredients, but it packs in so much flavor!

Just combine soy sauce, agave, gochujang, rice wine vincegar, sesame oil, garlic & ginger in a bowl and whisk until combined.

You can also put everything in a jar with a lid and shake until combined.

step 2: cook the bulgogi

If you haven’t tried the vegan bulgogi from the frozen section at Trader Joe’s, this is your sign to grab it! It is pre-marinated so there is so much flavor imbedded in it.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen bulgogi, cover and lower the heat slightly. Remove the lid after a couple of minutes and toss to separate the bulgogi pieces. Add 1/3 of the sauce and continue to cook until the bulgogi pieces are charred. Remove from the heat and place the empty skillet back on the stove.

step 3: noodles & veggies

I decided to use fresh green beans for this stir-fry, but you could really use any veggie you want – broccoli, bok choy or spinach. You could even use a bag of pre-made stir-fry veggies!

Add the green beans, whites of the green onions, the noodles and 1/3 of the sauce. Cover and allow to steam for a couple minutes. Remove the lid and gently toss the noodles – don’t force them to separate or they will just break apart. Cover and allow to steam for a couple more minutes.

Once the noodles have separated and the green beans are cooked to your liking, add the bulgogi back to the skillet with the rest of the sauce. Toss until everything is heated through.

step 4: serve

Add some noodles, veggies & bulgogi to each bowl and top with the leftover green onions.

These noodles are so satisfying. You get delicious umami flavors and the perfect bite. You will want to make these noodles every week!

And the leftovers make the best lunches!

tips & tricks

Don’t have a Trader Joe’s? Sub fresh udon noodles and Beyond Meat steak tips.

Switch up the veggies and/or protein – broccoli, bok choy or a pre-made stir-fry veggie mix. Sub the vegan meat with tofu!