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												Spicy Peanut Noodles
Spicy Peanut Noodles full of healthy veggies and crunchy peanuts tossed in an addicting homemade peanut sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect with just about any type of protein you care to serve it with.
Prep Time
														10 mins
													Cook Time
														10 mins
													Total Time
														21 mins
													
													Servings:  4 
												
																																				
													Calories:  354 kcal
												
																								
																								
																								
													Course:  
																											Lunch , 																											Dinner 																									
																								
																								
																								
													Cuisine:  
																											Asian 																									
																							Ingredients
For the sauce
- 4 tablespoons light soy sauce
 - 4 tablespoons runny honey (or 2 tablespoons brown sugar or sweetener)
 - 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter or use smooth or crunchy peanut butter
 - 1-2 teaspoons chilli oil or Sriracha , to taste
 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil , optional
 - 1 tsp garlic paste , optional
 
For the noodles
- 200 g (14oz) wholewheat spaghetti or any type of noodles
 
To serve
- bunch spring onions (scallions), finely diced
 - 3 large carrots , coarsely grated or cut into thin strips
 - 1 red bell pepper , sliced into thin strips
 
To garnish
- 3 tbsp roasted peanuts , roughly chopped
 - small bunch coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped
 - 1 red or green chilli, sliced optional
 - 1 tsp sesame seeds , optional
 - lime wedges to serve
 
Instructions
- Prep all the vegetables you are using in the recipe.
 - Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside.
 - Cook the noodles according to pack instructions, drain and have ready.
 - Toss the noodles with the spicy peanut sauce, chopped vegetables and any protein if using.
 - Garnish with the coriander, chilli, peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve hot or cold.
 
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																Notes
- Make it Slimming Friendly
 - Use powdered peanut butter – this PB powder (1 syn per tablespoon) is great for making slimming friendly recipes like my Satay Chicken Salad
 - Replace the honey with Sukrin Gold or another zero calorie sweetener
 - Swap the Chilli Oil for Sriracha (1/2 syn per tablespoon)
 - Leave out the peanuts or count them (6 syns per 25g)
 
Nutrition Information
																											
														Calories  
														354kcal
																													(18%)
																																									
														Carbohydrates  
														65g
																													(22%)
																																									
														Protein  
														14g
																													(28%)
																																									
														Fat  
														7g
																													(11%)
																																									
														Saturated Fat  
														1g
																													(5%)
																																									
														Cholesterol  
														1mg
																													(0%)
																																									
														Sodium  
														1126mg
																													(47%)
																																									
														Potassium  
														424mg
																													(12%)
																																									
														Fiber  
														3g
																													(12%)
																																									
														Sugar  
														21g
																													(42%)
																																									
														Vitamin A  
														8574IU
																													(171%)
																																									
														Vitamin C  
														42mg
																													(47%)
																																									
														Calcium  
														51mg
																													(5%)
																																									
														Iron  
														3mg
																													(17%)
																																							
												
																									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% | 
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% | 
| Protein | 14g | 28% | 
| Fat | 7g | 11% | 
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% | 
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% | 
| Sodium | 1126mg | 47% | 
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% | 
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | 
| Sugar | 21g | 42% | 
| Vitamin A | 8574IU | 171% | 
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% | 
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% | 
| Iron | 3mg | 17% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.