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Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
We put our own spin on peanut sauce for these Thai inspired peanut noodles. They're a bit spicy, with loads of flavor and texture thanks to the peanuts, cilantro, soy, and sesame.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 642 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes more or less, to taste
- 1/3 cup sesame oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup peanuts
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package directions.
- While noodles are cooking, heat the sesame oil and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Do not let the oil smoke.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the pepper flakes and saving the oil. Stir the soy sauce, honey, and peanut butter into the oil until smooth and creamy.
- When noodles have finished cooking, drain liquid and toss the noodles in the oil mixture.
- Toss with the peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Be sure you do not burn the oil. If it begins to smoke, toss it and start over or it will add a burnt flavor to the dish.
- The dish is fairly spicy as is. Reduce the red pepper flakes if desired.
- We sometimes add leftover rotisserie chicken to this dish as an easy way to add protein.
Nutrition Information
Calories
642kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
787mg
(33%)
Potassium
417mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
723IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 642kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 787mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.