Peanut Butter Noodles
Satisfy your cravings with these irresistibly creamy and flavorful Peanut Butter Noodles, a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. This Asian-inspired recipe combines tender noodles with a velvety sauce made from creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey or maple syrup for the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet. Infused with garlic, ginger, and a touch of sesame oil, this sauce clings to every bite, delivering bold, nutty goodness. Customize the heat with optional red pepper flakes, and finish with garnishes of sliced scallions, chopped roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds for added texture and flair. Ready in just 20 minutes, these versatile noodles are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti or noodles of choice
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 tablespoons hot water
- 2 stalks scallions (sliced, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and hot water. Whisk until smooth and well-blended. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if desired.
In a large mixing bowl or the pot used to cook the noodles, toss the cooked noodles with the peanut butter sauce until evenly coated.
Divide the noodles into serving bowls.
Top with sliced scallions, chopped roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Peanut Butter Noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2199 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.5 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 911 mg | 19% | |
*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.
