Creamy Peanut Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
33726 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Creamy Peanut Noodles
Description
This recipe prepares noodles according to package directions and combines them with a sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, and optional red pepper flakes. Fresh grated ginger and minced garlic are sautéed before adding shredded carrot and cabbage, which are cooked until slightly tender.
The cooked noodles mix into the sauce and vegetables, and bean sprouts may be stirred in at the end for extra crunch. Toppings such as crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions add texture and fresh aroma. Lime wedges can be served alongside for acidity if desired.
The resulting dish is creamy yet light, with a balance of savory, spicy, and nutty flavors from the peanut sauce combined with the fresh vegetables. It can serve as a main vegetarian meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup carrot julienned
- 1 ½ cups cabbage shredded
- ¼ cup bean sprout optional
- green onions peanuts, and cilantro, for garnish
Sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well, do not rinse.
- Meanwhile, cook ginger and garlic in vegetable oil until fragrant.
- Add carrots and cabbage and cook 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender. Add sauce while stirring over medium heat and simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in noodles and bean sprouts. Garnish with crushed peanuts, cilantro and green onions (add lime wedges).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33726 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337.26 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 51.58g | 17% |
| Protein | 11.29g | 23% |
| Fat | 10.07g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.09g | 20% |
| Sodium | 696.17mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 326.45mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.59g | 14% |
| Sugar | 7.22g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2735.75IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 14.68mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 33.84mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.39mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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