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One Pot Peanut Sauce Noodles

One pot peanut sauce noodles, Ready in 20 minutes! Brown Rice Noodles, Veggies, Peanut or Almond Butter, spices, flavors, boil and done. Easy Vegan Gluten-free Oil-free Quick Weeknight Dinner Recipe

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 605 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup water
  • 6 oz brown rice noodles pad thai noodles or other noodles or use angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup or more sliced carrots
  • 1/2 of a large red bell pepper sliced
  • 4 oz cubed tofu 3/4 cup
  • 2 tbsp scallions chopped (optional)
  • 2 to 3 tsp Sriracha I usually add more
  • 2 to 3 tsp soy sauce use certified gf if needed
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder or use 2 tsp minced garlic or both
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste or minced ginger
  • 3 tbsp or more almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp or more sugar or other sweetener
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • cayenne to taste 1/3 tsp or more
  • 1/2 loaded cup chopped celery or bok choy
  • 2 tbsp or more cilantro or basil or both for garnish
  • roasted peanuts for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Add water to a saucepan.
  2. Add noodles and push them down so they are covered in water. Arrange veggies on the sides or top of the noodles. I added a chopped green chile as well.
  3. Add tofu and the rest of the ingredients through cayenne.
  4. Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally really well to make sure the nut butter mixes in and the noodles cook evenly. Once boiling well, add in the celery and mix in. Cook for another minute or 2. Check the noodles for doneness, Taste and adjust sweet, heat and lemon.
  5. Fold in cilantro, basil, or baby spinach if using. Let sit for another minute before serving. Garnish with peanuts or sprouts and a dash of fresh lime. We added a good dash of red pepper flakes as well.

Notes

  • Variations: Add zest of half a kaffir lime or lime.Add 1/2 cup coconut milk + 1 3/4 cup water for creamier sauce.Add some sesame oil for stronger nutty flavor profile. Cook the garlic, ginger and tofu in a bit of oil to golden, toss in veggies and cook for a minute, then add the water, noodles and the rest.
  • To make soy-free, use coconut aminos for soy sauce, and chickpea tofu or cooked chickpeas or lentils or more veggies instead of Tofu!
  • Tips: The noodles keep cooking in the hot broth. So you want to take the pan off heat as soon as the noodles are al dente. Different noodles have different cooking times. If the noodles generally are ending up over cooked, add them to the pan 3 to 4 minutes after adding all the veggie and sauce ingredients.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 605kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 693mg (29%) Potassium 594mg (17%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 6600IU (132%) Vitamin C 46.4mg (52%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 605

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 605kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 693mg 29%
Potassium 594mg 13%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 6600IU 132%
Vitamin C 46.4mg 52%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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