Description
Satisfy your cravings with these creamy and crunchy peanut noodles, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
- – Spaghetti or Rice Noodles: 8 ounces
- – Peanut Butter: 1/2 cup (creamy or crunchy)
- – Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons
- – Fresh Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons
- – Honey or Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon
- – Garlic Cloves: 2, minced
- – Fresh Vegetables:
- – Carrots: 1 cup, thinly sliced
- – Bell Peppers: 1 cup, thinly sliced
- – Cucumber: 1 cup, thinly sliced
For the Garnish:
- – Chopped Green Onions: 1/4 cup
- – Fresh Cilantro (optional): 1/4 cup
Instructions
- 1. Cook Your 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. Whip Up the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy. Add water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 3. Chop Those Veggies: While your noodles are cooking, thinly slice carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber.
- 4. Combine Noodles and Sauce: In a large mixing bowl (or back in the pot), combine cooked noodles with the peanut sauce. Toss until every noodle is well-coated.
- 5. Add Veggies: Gently fold in the chopped vegetables until evenly distributed.
- 6. Serve it Up: Transfer portions onto plates or bowls. Top with chopped green onions and cilantro if using. Drizzle any remaining sauce over each serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg