Description
These Spicy Peanut Noodles are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines a creamy peanut sauce with fresh vegetables and noodles, creating a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
Peanut Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce)
Add-ins:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- ½ red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- Sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, honey, water, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: In a large bowl, toss the cooked noodles with the sauce until evenly coated. Add the green onions, carrots, and bell pepper, and toss again.
- Serve: Top with chopped peanuts and garnish with sesame seeds and lime wedges if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp.
- Use gluten-free tamari and rice noodles to make it gluten-free.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
