🥢 Gyoza & Almond Butter Noodles
Craving something cozy, quick, and packed with flavor? This Gyoza and Almond Butter Noodles dish is your new go-to. It’s the kind of easy healthy recipe that hits all the right notes—comforting, a little spicy, slightly sweet, and full of umami. Think crispy pan-fried dumplings, creamy almond butter sauce, and a bed of saucy noodles topped with wilted bok choy and crisp scallions.Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish feels like something you'd order from your favorite restaurant, but it's actually super simple to whip up at home.
Ingredients
- 8 –10 frozen gyoza vegan or veggie variety
- 6 oz noodles ramen, soba, or rice noodles
- 2 cups bok choy halved lengthwise
- 2 scallions sliced thinly (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil plus more for searing
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons almond butter unsweetened, creamy
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 –3 tablespoons warm water to thin sauce as needed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon chili crisp or chili oil optional, for heat
- Lime wedges optional, for serving
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- In a pan, sear bok choy cut side down in a little sesame oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sear gyoza on one side until crisp.
- Add a splash of water, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes. Remove lid and let the bottoms crisp again.
- Make the sauce by whisking almond butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and a splash of warm water until smooth and vinegar too.
- Toss noodles in sauce, plate them, top with bok choy and gyoza.
- Garnish with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, chili crisp, or lime wedges.