Spicy Peanut Sauce Noodles
User Reviews
5.0
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
588 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Spicy Peanut Sauce Noodles
When it's an emergency dinner, these creamy Spicy Peanut Sauce Noodles save the day in just 10 minutes! Made with simple pantry ingredients, create the ultimate flavorful Peanut Noodles for dinner tonight!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 green onion thinly sliced, optional for garnish
- 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts optional for garnish
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 - 4 teaspoons Chili oil homemade or store-bought, adjust to your spice level
- ½ - 1 ½ tablespoon water from boiling noodles
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti noodles & cook according to the package’s directions.
- In the meantime, combine the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. Remember to add the water from the noodles last to slightly loosen the sauce and get it to your desired consistency. Keep in mind the water also dilutes the flavor.
- Drain noodles, pour desired amount of sauce on top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if you’re feeling fancy, then enjoy!
Notes
- Sauce Consistency:
- Sauciness:
- Meal Prep:
- Noodles: Spaghetti noodles are super convenient but you can also use fresh wheat noodles from Asian markets, or even ramen noodles.
- Peanut Butter Preference:Smooth peanut butter is recommended for the sauce & you can add crushed peanuts for crunch. Chunky peanut butter works too, but you'll need to add more for a creamy consistency.
- Chili Oil: The spice level depends on the chili oil you use. Make sure taste then adjust to your taste buds!
- Toppings: Bolster your meal by adding toppings like rotisserie chicken, edamame, shredded carrots, cabbage, sliced peppers, or steamed bok choy.
Key Tips:
Sauce Consistency: Don't forget to add water to the sauce last! If you want your sauce to be just right, add water gradually and adjust until it's perfect. Sauciness: This recipe makes a ton of yummy sauce that thickens up a bit as it sits. To keep your noodles from drying out, pour the sauce over them as you like. Plus, extra sauce means you can add in some tasty mix-ins if you want! Meal Prep: Want to bring these tasty Spicy Peanut Noodles to work? Drizzle a bit of oil on the noodles to keep them from sticking, then store noodles and sauce separately to keep everything fresh. Combine when you’re ready to eat!
- Sauce Consistency: Don't forget to add water to the sauce last! If you want your sauce to be just right, add water gradually and adjust until it's perfect.
- Sauciness: This recipe makes a ton of yummy sauce that thickens up a bit as it sits. To keep your noodles from drying out, pour the sauce over them as you like. Plus, extra sauce means you can add in some tasty mix-ins if you want!
- Meal Prep: Want to bring these tasty Spicy Peanut Noodles to work? Drizzle a bit of oil on the noodles to keep them from sticking, then store noodles and sauce separately to keep everything fresh. Combine when you’re ready to eat!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5oz | |
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 103g | 34% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 1464mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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