Easy Noodles in Garlic Ginger Peanut Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Easy Noodles in Garlic Ginger Peanut Sauce—an irresistible combination of bold, nutty, and savory flavors that comes together in just 25 minutes! Perfectly cooked noodles are coated in a creamy peanut butter sauce infused with aromatic garlic and freshly grated ginger, balanced by a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup, and a tangy kick from rice vinegar. Customize this dish with your favorite vegetables for added texture and color, and top it off with green onions, crushed peanuts, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy finish. Whether you're using spaghetti, rice noodles, or soba, this versatile recipe delivers a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Delicious served warm or at room temperature, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s as easy as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces noodles (spaghetti, rice noodles, or soba noodles)
- 0.5 cup peanut butter (creamy or natural)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ginger (freshly grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.33 cup water
- 2 whole green onions (sliced thinly)
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 cup vegetables (optional, such as shredded carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the peanut sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water until smooth and creamy.
If using vegetables, sauté them in a large skillet over medium heat until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
Once the noodles are cooked and drained, add them to the skillet with the vegetables (if using). Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm everything through.
Serve the noodles in bowls and top with sliced green onions, crushed peanuts, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired for spice.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.9 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2587 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 62.4 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2101 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
