Peanutty Noodles Cooking Light

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these vibrant and satisfying Peanutty Noodles, inspired by "Cooking Light." This quick and easy recipe combines tender rice or spaghetti noodles with a luscious peanut sauce crafted from smooth peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a dash of sriracha for a hint of heat. Crisp shredded carrots, crunchy bell peppers, and fragrant cilantro enhance every bite, while optional garnishes like crushed peanuts and lime wedges add an extra pop of flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect served warm or chilled, this recipe is a healthy, light take on a classic Asian-inspired favorite—perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Rice noodles or spaghetti noodles
• 0.25 cup Smooth peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• 1 clove Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons Warm water
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 medium Sliced red bell pepper
• 2 stalks Chopped green onions
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional for garnish)
• 2 pieces Lime wedges (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles or spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked noodles with the shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and peanut sauce. Mix until well coated.

Step 4

Add chopped green onions and cilantro into the noodle mixture. Toss gently to combine.

Step 5

Serve the peanutty noodles in bowls, garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges on the side if desired.

Step 6

Enjoy warm or chilled for a lighter, refreshing option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(916.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1269.8

Total Fat 53.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1981.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.0g
Protein 32.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193.9mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 1210.9mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 53.1%