Get ready for a noodle dish that’s easy and tasty! These Peanut Noodles are like a flavor fiesta with a kick of peanut sauce. Imagine the zing of peanut sauce, like the one you dunk spring rolls into—only with an extra veggie twist. Because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a noodle dish that’s also a veggie sensation?

You won’t need a PhD in cooking for this one. Just grab your pot for boiling noodles, a wok or skillet, and your basic kitchen pals—like a cutting board and a knife.

Rice noodles take the lead here, joined by a peanut butter posse, soy sauce squad, sesame oil crew, and other buddies like honey, garlic, and ginger. Veggies, too—broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, snap peas, and green onions. Don’t forget the sesame seeds and peanuts for a snazzy garnish.

First, noodles get their spa day in boiling water. Meanwhile, the sauce dream team gets whipped up—peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger get cozy. Veggies dive into a hot wok until they’re the right mix of crunch and tender. Then, the noodles join the party along with the saucy goodness. Toss, toss, toss.

Serve it up on plates or in bowls, sprinkle green onions, sesame seeds, and peanuts like confetti. And, hey, don’t forget lime wedges—they’re like the sidekicks bringing extra zing.

Around 30 minutes later, you’ve got a plateful of Peanut Noodles Stir-Fry—400 calories of pure joy. Feel free to be a kitchen rockstar, customize it, or prep it ahead for a chill, cold-noodle vibe. It’s a flavor-packed adventure worth savoring, no fancy chef hat required!

Peanut Noodles

This quick Peanut Noodles recipe features rice noodles coated in a flavorful peanut sauce with soy, sesame, and a hint of spice. Mixed with colorful veggies like broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas, it's a deliciously easy Asian-inspired dish. Topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and peanuts, it's a satisfying weeknight dinner with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 people

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

Large pot for boiling noodles
Wok or large skillet
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Cutting board
Knife

Ingredients

8 oz (225g) rice noodles
½ cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce adjust to taste
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
1 cup broccoli florets
1 bell pepper thinly sliced
1 carrot julienned
1 cup snap peas trimmed
2 green onions sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sesame seeds and chopped peanuts for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Noodles:

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, Sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Adjust the spice level to your liking.

Stir-Fry Vegetables:

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Combine Noodles and Sauce:

Add the cooked noodles to the wok along with the prepared sauce.
Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and the vegetables are evenly distributed.

Serve:

Transfer the spicy peanut noodles stir-fry to serving plates or bowls.
Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetable mix based on your preferences or what’s available.
For added protein, toss in some cooked tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of Sriracha in the sauce.
Make it ahead of time and refrigerate; it’s delicious served cold as well.

Keyword Peanut Noodles, Quick and Easy, Spicy, Stir-fry, Vegetarian

Peanut Noodles