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    Gochujang Noodles with Mackerel

    Posted: Dec 22, 2020 Last Modified: Dec 22, 2020 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A simple noodle dish tossed in gochujang sauce, packed with vegetables, and topped with mackerel, this makes for the perfect healthy meal prep or quick weeknight dinner.

    A white plate with gochujang noodles with mackerel.


     

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    Gochujang Noodles

    Ever since moving, I’ve become the person buying multiple 3kg container gochujang. I put it in pretty much everything as I find that it jazzes up the recipe. Sweet and savoury with a kick of spice, it really packs a punch in flavour. It especially goes well with fish! Today I’m pairing it up with Gold Seal’s Canned Mackerel in Olive Oil.

    Four cans of Gold Seal Wild Mackerel.

    With the holidays literally right around the corner, it’s a little hectic. Some days, I feel like if I don’t have a meal prep ready in the fridge, that my meal would only consist of Christmas cookies! To keep healthy habits in check during the holidays and feel less stressed out, I’m continuing with my meal prepping. It’s so much easier knowing that I have lunch ready to eat while I’m chasing deadlines before everyone takes Christmas off!

    Why You’ll Love This Noodle Meal Prep

    • It’s easy! It’s super easy to make, I promise. You’re pretty much just sautéing vegetables and then adding in the noodles, sauce, and mackerel. Easy peasy.
    • It’s packed with healthy goodness! This meal prep is loaded with vegetables and then you’ve got the protein (15 grams per can!) and omega-3s from the mackerel.
    • There’s minimal clean up. If you want to cook your noodles in the same pot, drain, and set aside, this could technically be a one pot recipe!

    What You’ll Need

    Overhead view of ingredients for Gochujang Noodles with Mackerel.
    • noodles — I used Spaghettini pasta noodles.
    • gouchujang sauce: gochujang, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar
    • olive oil
    • onion — I used a sweet onion
    • garlic
    • bell peppers — I used a mix of red and orange bell peppers. You’re welcome to use whichever you prefer.
    • carrot
    • baby spinach
    • Gold Seal Mackerel in Olive Oil

    How to Make Gochujang Noodles with Mackerel

    A dutch oven with Gochujang Noodles with Mackerel.
    • In a pot, cook your pasta according to the packaging. Drain and set aside when done.
    • Make the gochujang sauce by mixing gochujang, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
    • In another pot on medium heat, heat up olive oil and add the sliced onions and sauté until softened before adding in the minced garlic.
    • Next, add in the bell peppers and carrots. Sautéing until softened to your preference (sauté less if you want a bite to them).
    • Add in the spinach and sauté until slightly wilted before adding in the cooked noodles and mixing to combine.
    • Add in the gochujang sauce and toss to combine.
    • Finally, add in the mackerel, using a spatula to break it up into smaller pieces, and toss to combine.
    • Top off with some green onions as garnish if you wish before serving.

    Storage Tips

    • Meal Prep: To meal prep this, simply portion out the noodles into airtight meal prep containers. I like to use glass ones.
    • When packing this, I also like to add a small portion of fruit and some nuts so H can have a variety of food when at work.
    A meal prep container with a gochujang noodles with pistachio and sliced persimmons.

    Recipe Variations

    • The red and orange bell peppers can be swapped for a different variety such as yellow bell peppers, sweet peppers, aloha peppers, whatever you like!
    • You can add additional vegetables to this such as shelled edamame, broccoli, cauliflower, and more.
    • You can swap the mackerel in olive oil for the Wild Mackerel in Mediterranean
    • Spinach can be swapped for a different green such as kale.

    Gochujang Noodles with Mackerel

    A simple noodle dish tossed in gochujang sauce, packed with vegetables, and topped with mackerel, this makes for the prefect healthy meal prep or quick weeknight dinner.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 5 servings

    Ingredients

    • 8-10 oz noodles
    • 3 tbsp gochujang
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp mirin
    • 1 tsp brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ large sweet onion
    • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
    • 2 bell peppers, seeds removed and sliced
    • 2 carrot, peeled and julienned
    • 3-4 cups baby spinach
    • 2 cans Gold Seal Mackerel in Olive Oil

    Instructions

    • In a pot, cook your pasta according to the packaging. Drain and set aside when done.
    • Make the gochujang sauce by mixing gochujang, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
    • In another pot on medium heat, heat up olive oil and add the sliced onions and sauté until softened before adding in the minced garlic.
    • Next, add in the bell peppers and carrots. Sautéing until softened to your preference (sauté less if you want a bite to them).
    • Add in the spinach and sauté until slightly wilted before adding in the cooked noodles and mixing to combine.
    • Add in the gochujang sauce and toss to combine.
    • Finally, add in the canned mackerel, using a spatula to break it up into smaller pieces, and toss to combine.
    • Top off with some green onions as garnish if you wish before serving.
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    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
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