Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and vibrant fresh vegetables, all tossed together with noodles for a satisfying meal that’s ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Warm water (as needed for consistency)
For the Vegetables:
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth, adding warm water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 3. Chop the Vegetables: While the noodles are cooking, slice bell peppers, julienne carrots, and chop green onions into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. Combine Everything: In a large bowl, toss cooked noodles with the prepared sauce until well coated. Add chopped vegetables and mix gently to combine.
- 5. Serve It Up: Transfer peanut noodles to plates or bowls. Optionally top with crushed peanuts and cilantro for added flavor.
- 6. Enjoy!: Serve immediately while warm or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg