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spicy peanut noodles garnished with green onion slices and chopped cilantro in a bowl with chopsticks
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Spicy Peanut Noodles

These spicy peanut noodles are perfect for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner! They combine chewy knife-cut noodles, a creamy and spicy peanut butter sauce, and tasty toppings. Add your favorite vegetables to turn these flavorful noodles into a balanced meal that is perfect on busy days!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keyword: peanut noodle recipe, spicy peanut butter noodles, spicy peanut noodles
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 501kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces knife-cut noodles or another type of noodle
  • 2 ½ tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil alternatively use sriracha
  • ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ cup noodle water
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • toppings of your choice like chopped peanuts, cilantro, chili oil, sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • First, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Then save some noodle water, drain, and set aside.
    6 ounces knife-cut noodles
    knife-cut noodles in a pot filled with water
  • While the noodles cook, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, honey, sesame seeds, and minced garlic to a bowl. When the noodles are almost finished, add the starchy noodle water and whisk until combined.
    2 ½ tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chili oil, ½ tablespoon rice vinegar, ½ tablespoon honey, 1 garlic clove, ¼ cup noodle water, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    spicy peanut sauce in a large mixing bowl
  • Now add the noodles to the sauce and toss until combined.
    spicy peanut noodles in a large mixing bowl
  • Garnish with green onions and other toppings of your choice (like cilantro, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds), and enjoy!
    1 green onion, toppings of your choice
    spicy peanut noodles garnished with green onion slices and chopped cilantro in a bowl with chopsticks

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1334mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg