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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

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  1. Prep all the vegetables you are using in the recipe.
  2. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Cook the noodles according to pack instructions, drain and have ready.
  4. Toss the noodles with the spicy peanut sauce, chopped vegetables and any protein if using.
  5. Garnish with the coriander, chilli, peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve hot or cold.

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.

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