Spicy Peanut Noodles

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: Peanut Noodles, Spicy Peanut Noodles, Thai Noodles

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: Servings

Calories: 228kcal

These quick and flavorful noodles are tossed in a creamy peanut sauce with a little heat, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Perfect for a light dinner or satisfying lunch, and easily adaptable with whatever veggies you have on hand.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 –2 pinches hot pepper flakes or red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic minced
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
2-3 tablespoons water
8 ounces spaghetti noodles cooked al dente (gluten-free if preferred)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 red bell pepper julienned
1 carrot thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions about 1 green onion, white + green parts
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Make the peanut sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, and hot pepper flakes. Add the lemon juice and whisk again. Slowly add 2–3 tablespoons of water until the sauce is smooth and pourable.

Assemble the noodles

In a large bowl, pour half of the peanut sauce over the noodles and toss until everything is coated.
Add the corn, carrots, scallions, red pepper, cilantro, and any other optional ingredients as desired, and mix to distribute the vegetables evenly.
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side, along with toasted sesame oil or chili oil for extra heat.

Notes

Works beautifully with gluten-free spaghetti or rice noodles.
Try adding extra veggies such as:
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup green peas, black beans, or edamame
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes. halved

- 1 cup snow peas, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces

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