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Peanut Noodles
This easy and delicious Peanut Noodles recipe comes together in 15 minutes, using pantry ingredients, and is so full of flavor you'll be licking the bowl clean. You can make the noodles spicy or mild.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 580 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 lb refrigerated pre-cooked Udon noodles*
Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter*
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce , or tamari
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons honey*
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 Tablespoons Chili oil * for mild, or add more for extra heat
Garnishes:
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 2 Tablespoons dry roasted peanuts , chopped
- sesame seeds , roasted
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves , chopped
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add hot pasta and toss to coat. Add a little reserved pasta water, to thin the sauce, if needed.
- Serve garnished with peanuts, chopped green onion, and fresh herbs.
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Notes
- Yield: Makes about 4 cups.
- Udon: I like to use the refrigerated fresh udon noodles that you just heat and serve. They often come in smaller packages (for example, I buy two 7.5 oz packages, to make this recipe and serve 4). Discard seasoning package.
- Chili Oil: Could substitute 2 Tablespoons of another hot sauce, like Sambal Oelek or chili paste.
- Honey: Could substitute agave or granulated sugar.
- Variations:
- Gluten-free Adaptations: use gluten-free soy sauce, and udon rice noodles.
- Add Protein: Cooked shrimp, chicken, tofu, tempeh, edamame, or top with a fried egg (my favorite!)
- Add Veggies: Spiralized or shredded grated carrot and zucchini would add beautiful color and crunch.
- Noodles: Use anything you have: ramen, bucatini, spaghetti, etc.
- Nut Free: Substitute tahini for the peanut butter.
- Peanut Butter: Try almond butter, or use tahini for a nut-free option.
Nutrition Information
Calories
580kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Sodium
1294mg
(54%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
232IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Sodium | 1294mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.