Description
Easy Peanut Sesame Noodles is a quick and delicious dish that combines the nutty richness of peanut butter with the fragrant essence of sesame oil, all enveloping perfectly cooked noodles and vibrant vegetables. This versatile recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, letting you easily customize it with your favorite proteins and seasonal veggies. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful medley of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), and minced garlic until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the bell peppers and carrots in a drizzle of sesame oil until vibrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet along with the sauce; toss until well combined.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions or crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg