Description
This recipe combines creamy peanut sauce with vibrant vegetables for a satisfying, colorful meal. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz linguine, spaghetti, or rice noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional, for preventing sticking)
For the Veggies:
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1-2 tbsp warm water (to thin the sauce as needed)
For Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the Noodles:
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside. -
Prepare the Sauce:
In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, and grated ginger. Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. -
Prepare the Veggies:
Thinly slice the bell peppers, purple cabbage, and carrots. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl. -
Combine:
Toss the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
Add the sliced veggies and toss everything together until well mixed. -
Serve:
Divide into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and crushed peanuts, if desired.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use maple syrup in the peanut sauce instead of honey for a vegan-friendly version.
- Make it Spicy: Adjust the amount of sriracha or chili paste in the sauce to make it as spicy as you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg