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Peanut Sesame Noodles and Veggies Recipe

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Peanut Sesame Noodles and Veggies. These peanut sesame noodles are ready in less time than it takes to order takeout (only 10 minutes!). Bonus: they include a good portion of fresh veggies!

 

These noodles are ready in less time than it takes to order takeout! So next time you’re in a rush, give these peanut sesame noodles a try. Along with being quick and delicious, they include a plentiful amount of fresh vegetables so your family gets all the good stuff they need.

I’m not kidding when I say these are fast. They took me 10 minutes – I checked. And that included stopping to take a couple of pictures for your viewing pleasure. The rice noodles cook up nice and fast, and then all you have to do is toss them with sauce and veggies. Seriously, that is IT.

Peanut Sesame Noodles and Veggies. These peanut sesame noodles are ready in less time than it takes to order takeout (only 10 minutes!). Bonus: they include a good portion of fresh veggies!
Peanut sesame chicken makes a fabulous backup meal staple!

This recipe also makes a great backup meal when the pantry is getting low. Here’s why:

  • Ginger freezes well, so I always keep a few knobs of it ready – just take it out an allow it to thaw for a half hour and then grate it.
  • You can sub in any veggies you have on hand since you don’t have to worry about cooking differences. Throw in a chopped, deseeded cucumber or that aging head of cauliflower.
  • Once you’ve made this the first time, you should have all the liquid ingredients on hand. And if you don’t have sesame oil, just sub in vegetable oil (it will be just peanut noodles then, but still delicious).
  • And like I said, it’s soooo fast!

Just grab an extra bag of rice noodles the next time you’re at the store and you’ll be golden for that next pantry famine!

Peanut Sesame Noodles and Veggies. These peanut sesame noodles are ready in less time than it takes to order takeout (only 10 minutes!). Bonus: they include a good portion of fresh veggies!
The how-to

Start by cooking the rice noodles in a large pot according to package directions. You’ll want to cook them only until al dente though. This way they’re a little firm and have some capacity to soak up the delicious sauce. Drain them well but don’t rinse, and then return to the pot.

Meanwhile, whisk up the sauce: combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter, ginger, garlic and Sriracha. It really helps to use natural peanut butter here because it is runnier than homogenized stuff (and healthier!).

Simply pour the sauce over the noodles and mix well. Then toss with veggies and you’re done!

Peanut Sesame Noodles and Veggies. These peanut sesame noodles are ready in less time than it takes to order takeout (only 10 minutes!). Bonus: they include a good portion of fresh veggies!

Preparation takes away the stress!

One of the keys to making peanut sesame noodles as quickly as possible is to have your veggies prepped. Taking time to prep your veggies in the morning or the night before makes meal time so much less hectic!

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Now you know – enjoy peanut sesame noodles the next time you’re in a pinch! I know I did as soon as I was done taking pictures… well almost done taking pictures.

Peanut Sesame Noodles and Veggies. These peanut sesame noodles are ready in less time than it takes to order takeout (only 10 minutes!). Bonus: they include a good portion of fresh veggies!
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Peanut Sesame Noodles and Veggies

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 414kcal

Ingredients

Toppings

Instructions

  • Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, but only until al dente (probably around 5 minutes). Drain but do not rinse, and put back into the pot they were boiled in.
  • Grate ginger; mince garlic; cut red bell pepper and carrots into matchstick-size pieces; chop green onions and peanuts.
  • Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter, honey, ginger, garlic, and chili paste (or Sriracha) in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and mix well, until all noodles are coated. Toss veggies in until well combined.
  • Serve warm or cold, topped with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 590mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
Keyword : dairy free, lowfat, peanut butter, rice noodles, sesame, Veggies

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Natalie Monson

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27 Comments

5 stars
Really quick and easy recipe. I hadn’t realised it was no cook until I started making it. But I briefly stir fried it anyway and also added chicken. My 4 year old and I loved it!!

4 stars
Pretty good! Definitely double the sauce and make sure you pour it on the noodles right when they are done cooking so they don’t get all stuck together. Could add some chicken too!

5 stars
Amazing. Simple. I’m a vegetarian and I cook for 2 meat eaters but they will both eat this. Thank you so much for saving me from having to cook 3 sep meals.

2 stars
Did not like it hot- a little better left over- needed more sauce or something- kind of dry and sticky

Thinking Of using your recipe for a party and serving cold. Can it be made the night before? Is it still tasty after refrigerated?

3 stars
This was ok. I doubled the sauce as per the other comments but it was still dry, albeit my husband and I do like things very saucy.

Thought the sauce was overly vinegary. Will half it next time I try the recipe.

Definitely double the sauce, and it is a 4 star recipe. So delicious. I added a can of black beans and broccoli.