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Easy Peanut Noodles

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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.

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, taking care not to overcook. Drain when finished.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.)
  4. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.