Peanut Noodles

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistibly creamy and flavorful Peanut Noodles! This recipe combines tender spaghetti or rice noodles with a silky peanut sauce made from creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a hint of sriracha for a touch of heat. Packed with vibrant, fresh veggies like shredded carrots and crisp cucumber, these noodles are as nutritious as they are satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro for an extra burst of texture and flavor, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian-friendly dish or simply love the combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, these easy peanut noodles are sure to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
• 0.333 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional, for topping)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, water, and minced garlic until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.

Step 3

In a large serving bowl, toss the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.

Step 4

Add the sliced green onions, shredded carrot, and julienned cucumber to the noodles. Toss gently to combine.

Step 5

Serve the peanut noodles in bowls and garnish with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro leaves, or additional sriracha if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(849.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1381.3

Total Fat 64.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2179.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 50.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 183.6mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1503.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 45.5%