Noodles, a homemade peanut sauce and plenty of veggies make this peanut noodles recipe a super satisfying meal that you’ll want to enjoy again and again! Peanut butter noodles never tasted so good!

Close-up of peanut noodles and vegetables in a dish.

Hi friends!

Today I’m sharing a super delicious, ultra-satisfying peanut noodles recipe that you’re gonna love!

This one is jam-packed with fresh flavours from crunchy veggies, carby noodles all coated in a super savoury, slightly spicy, peanut sauce.

It’s so good, you may wanna forget plates and devour straight out of the pan (like me)!

And if you happen to get peanut sauce all over your face? No worries! That means that it tastes extra yummy if you ask me!

How To Make Peanut Noodles

Full details on how to make these peanut noodles are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

Combine the peanut sauce ingredients in a jar.
Give everything a little blend with an immersion blender (or use a regular blender).
Pour into a small saucepan and just heat through for a few minutes.
Cook and drain noodles according to package instructions (reserving some pasta water). Give them a little rinse under cold water and drain.
In a pot or bowl, toss noodles with veggies.
Pour over the peanut sauce, mixing to combine.

Tip: This is pretty much a cold noodle salad. The noodles are rinsed and the sauce is only slightly warmed through. If you want to enjoy things on the warmer side, you can skip rinsing the noodles.

Collage of steps to make noodles with peanut sauce and vegetables.

What Type of Noodle Should I Use?

This recipe is super flexible! Use what you have on hand. Some delicious options are:

Pasta, such as spaghetti, angel hair or linguine
Instant ramen noodles (use the noodles only, not the flavour packet that typically comes with it)
Soba noodles
Zucchini noodles (zoodles) or your favourite spiralized veggie

Can I Use Another Nut Butter?

Most definitely!

Of course, this won’t be “peanut” noodles and the flavour will be different, but other nut butters work here. Try almond butter or cashew butter instead.

The main thing is that you use natural butter, meaning one that is not sweetened.

Noodles with peanut sauce and vegetables in a dish.

Can I Add Protein?

For sure! These peanut noodles are delicious as they are. However, cubed tofu (even grilled) works great here or you can use cooked chicken, beef, or shrimp. Whatever you enjoy best, really.

Yummy Veggie Add-Ins

Cucumber
Zucchini
Bean sprouts
Steamed snap peas

Tips and Variations

Two tablespoons of sriracha is used in the peanut sauce and a fresh chili pepper was mixed into the noodles. If you prefer less spice, simply reduce the spice added. Alternatively, if you are a big spice lover, add more!
If you don’t have fresh chili, try red chili flakes instead.
The broccoli is steamed, but if you prefer to enjoy raw, go for it!
Don’t have purple cabbage on hand? Try green.
This recipe makes a bunch. If you want to half, it can easily be done.
Want things saucier? Make more sauce or reduce the quantity of noodles used.
If you like more (or less) of a particular veggie, simply adjust to taste.

Tongs picking up some peanut noodles from a dish.

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If you make this spicy peanut noodles recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!