Easy Peanut Noodles

Name: Easy Peanut Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 medium bowls
Ingredients: 8 oz. ramen noodles*; 1/2 cup natural peanut butter; 2 Tbsp. maple syrup or brown sugar; 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice; 1-2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger; Hot water to thin to desired consistency; Chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, fresh lime juice, green onion, sriracha, red pepper flakes, etc

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 medium bowls
Calories
428 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Easy Peanut Noodles

Clara Sanders

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These 20-minute peanut butter noodles are so satisfying, protein-packed, and easy to make. Great for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 oz. ramen noodles* (gluten-free if desired)

For the creamy peanut sauce:

1/2 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
2 Tbsp. maple syrup or brown sugar (more/less to taste)
1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
1-2 cloves garlic
2 tsp. freshly grated ginger (more/less to taste)
Hot water to thin to desired consistency

For serving (optional):

Chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, fresh lime juice, green onion, sriracha, red pepper flakes, etc.

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions, taking care not to overcook. Drain when finished.
Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce:Mince garlic and grate ginger. (I use a micro plane grater for ginger.) In a medium/large mixing bowl, add all peanut sauce ingredients except water.Heat 3/4 cup water to just under boiling. Add hot water a couple tablespoons at a time, slowly whisking and working the mixture together.Continue adding water and whisking until sauce is thin enough to mix the noodles in. (I usually add about 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup hot water.) Adjust flavors if needed.
When pasta is cooked and drained, immediately add it to bowl with peanut sauce. Gently toss to combine. (Sauce will thicken further when combined with pasta.)
Serve with any desired toppings. Add fresh lime juice or extra tamari for a flavor boost if needed. Great served warm or chilled.

Notes

*Noodles: I like "Lotus Foods" millet & brown rice ramen noodles (which are gluten-free). Three ramen cakes is roughly 8 oz. However you can use spaghetti, rice noodles, etc.
Gluten-free option: Be sure to use GF noodles and tamari.
Serving: If serving warm, the texture will be more soft + creamy. If serving chilled, it will be thick + sticky (and slightly dry).
Peanut butter: Smooth or crunchy peanut butter works for this recipe. Crunchy will give it more texture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4medium bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	428kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	55g	18%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Potassium	381mg	8%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	37mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%