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    Peanut Noodles Recipe (With Lots of Veggies)

    Published: April 26, 2020 Updated: May 20, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 23 Comments

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

    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 vegan peanut noodles are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. Combine the peanut sauce ingredients in a jar.
    2. Give everything a little blend with an immersion blender (or use a regular blender).
    3. Pour into a small saucepan and just heat through for a few minutes.
    4. Cook and drain noodles according to package instructions (reserving some pasta water). Give them a little rinse under cold water and drain.
    5. In a pot or bowl, toss noodles with veggies.
    6. 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:

    • Spaghetti, angel hair or linguine
    • Ramen
    • 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!

    Peanut noodles and vegetables in a dish.

    Peanut Noodles Recipe (With Lots of Veggies)

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    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!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    Peanut Sauce

    • ½ cup natural peanut butter
    • ¾ cup low sodium vegetable broth
    • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice, from about ½ a lime
    • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

    Noodles and Veggies

    • 12 ounces spaghetti (or similar long noodle), rice noodles, soba noodles or ramen, about ¾ pound or 340 grams
    • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
    • 2 cups thinly shredded purple or green cabbage
    • 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
    • 1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips

    Garnish Ideas (optional)

    • Chili pepper, thinly sliced
    • Green onion, chopped
    • Fresh cilantro, chopped
    • Sesame seeds
    • Unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped

    Instructions

    • To make the peanut sauce, combine peanut butter, vegetable broth, soy sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic and fresh ginger in a mixing glass or mixing bowl and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth (or use a blender or small food processor to mix). Pour into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Sauce will thicken slightly once warmed. Set aside.
    • Cook noodles according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles. Rinse with cold water, then drain again.
    • In the same pot you cooked your noodles in (or use a large bowl), toss noodles with steamed broccoli florets, cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and peanut sauce (add sauce a little at a time until incorporated) and ¼ cup of pasta water (add more if you want things looser, thinner or saucier).
    • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish to taste (if desired) with any of the garnish ideas. Enjoy immediately.
      Note: If you want things super saucy, you can use less noodles or make 1.5 times the sauce.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword vegan peanut noodles, vegan peanut sauce

    Tried this recipe?

    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness

      June 03, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      I’m such a sucker for peanut noodle dishes! This looks so good!! Anddddd now I’m hungry & must go make dinner 😉

      Reply
    2. Valentina

      April 29, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      My GF son will LOVE this with rice noodles. Such a beautiful bowl of food — love all of the colors (and flavors!). 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 03, 2020 at 1:12 pm

        Yay!! Thank you, Valentina. Enjoy!!

        Reply
    3. Ashlyn @ F5 Method

      April 28, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      I LOVE peanut sauce. In fact I just made some tonight for my family to have over rice mixed with chicken, veggies, and eggs. Definitely going to have to try your peanut noodles recipe!!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 03, 2020 at 1:04 pm

        Me too! Thanks Ashlyn. Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. [email protected]

      April 27, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves anything doused in a yummy peanut sauce, so this will go very far in our house!! Loving the colors, texture and flavors, of course!! XO

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 03, 2020 at 1:02 pm

        Same here! Thank you, Annie! XO

        Reply
    5. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      April 27, 2020 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      Hi Dawn – The colors in this noodle dish are fantastic! What a great way to pull a quick meal together. I can’t wait to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        April 27, 2020 at 1:14 pm

        Hi Kathy! Thanks so very much! Hope you enjoy. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      April 27, 2020 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      I could eat my weight in peanut noodles, so I’m loving this one! Can’t wait to try these. They look perfect 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        April 27, 2020 at 1:13 pm

        I could too! Thank you, Jennifer.

        Reply
    7. David @ Spiced

      April 27, 2020 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      Oh man, this looks delicious, Dawn! And the best part is how easy it is to make. We’ve been looking for ways to mix up the flavors/routine lately, so I’m thinking peanut noodles might need to make their way onto the menu. Hope you have a great week ahead, my friend! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        April 27, 2020 at 1:13 pm

        Yay! Thanks David! Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      April 27, 2020 at 2:24 am

      5 stars
      Dawn we love, love anything with peanut sauce!! This looks soooo terrific! Loving all those veggies. I’m thinking this might need to be our next meatless Monday meal 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        April 27, 2020 at 1:12 pm

        We do too! Thank you, Katherine.

        Reply
    9. Alex @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

      April 27, 2020 at 1:53 am

      5 stars
      My kind of meal – loving these flavours! And it is so beautiful – so colourful and appetising!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        April 27, 2020 at 1:12 pm

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    10. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      April 26, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      A sweet and spicy winner Dawn! We’d really enjoy this dish at our house. Pinned!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        April 27, 2020 at 1:05 pm

        Yay! Thank you, Mary Ann. Happy to hear it!

        Reply
    11. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      April 26, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      It’s been way too long since I made peanut noodles! I can’t wait to try your recipe! These look amazing, Dawn. Have a great week ahead, my friend!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        April 27, 2020 at 1:04 pm

        Yay! Hope you enjoy, Kelsie. Have a great week too!

        Reply
    12. Marissa

      April 26, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      I do think I see our weekday lunches in this post, Dawn! Love the sweet and spicy and all the veg in these noodles!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        April 27, 2020 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you Marissa! 🙂

        Reply

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