Description
These Spicy Peanut Noodles are a delicious and satisfying vegan dish with a flavorful peanut sauce that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Packed with veggies and topped with crunchy peanuts, this Asian-inspired noodle dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Noodles:
- 8 oz rice noodles
Peanut Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup warm water
Veggies and Garnish:
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Rice Noodles: Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked noodles with shredded carrots and bell pepper. Pour sauce over noodles, mix well. Top with green onions, peanuts, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra protein, add tofu, grilled chicken, or edamame.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce for desired heat level.
- Spaghetti or soba noodles can be substituted for rice noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
