Description
This Creamy Peanut Noodles recipe features tender spaghetti or rice noodles tossed in a rich, tangy lime peanut sauce, complemented by a crunchy medley of fresh vegetables. It’s a vibrant, Asian-inspired vegan dish perfect for a light main course or a refreshing salad. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep or a quick, wholesome meal with a delightful balance of creamy, tangy, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces spaghetti or rice noodles
Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water (to thin sauce)
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking. Set aside to cool.
- Make Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and lime juice. Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Toss Noodles and Sauce: Place the cooled noodles in a large bowl and pour the peanut sauce over them. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all the noodles with the sauce.
- Add Vegetables: Add the shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the noodles. Toss everything together to combine evenly and distribute vegetables throughout.
- Serve: Serve the creamy peanut noodles chilled or at room temperature. Top each serving with chopped roasted peanuts and a wedge of lime for extra zest and crunch.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the peanut sauce.
- Add grilled tofu, shrimp, or chicken to boost protein content if desired.
- This dish is excellent for meal prep and tastes even better the next day once the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: No-Cook (after boiling noodles)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
