Description
Peanut noodles are a quick and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. This easy recipe combines perfectly cooked rice noodles with a creamy, homemade peanut butter sauce, enhanced by fresh lime juice and a touch of chili for that perfect kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 medium lime
- 1 tbsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- Fresh vegetables (bell peppers, carrots) for added crunch (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili sauce until smooth.
- Toss the drained noodles in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Add any desired vegetables and toss until combined.
- Serve topped with chopped peanuts and fresh herbs.
Notes
To keep noodles from sticking, rinse them under cold water after cooking.
Feel free to add shredded chicken or tofu for extra protein.
Adjust spice levels in the sauce by adding more or less chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg