Description
Silky “creamy peanut noodles with crunchy veggies and lime” dance across your palate with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Crisp vegetables and zesty lime create a perfect balance you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) linguine, spaghetti, or rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional, for preventing sticking)
Vegetables:
- 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)
Peanut Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 12 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce as needed)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
- Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then submerge the noodles and cook until they reach a tender yet firm texture. Drain thoroughly and gently coat with sesame oil to prevent clumping.
- Create a luxurious sauce by whisking peanut butter with a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet elements – soy sauce brings depth, rice vinegar adds brightness, lime juice provides zestiness, honey contributes sweetness, and sriracha introduces a subtle heat. Incorporate grated ginger for an aromatic punch. Gradually introduce warm water to achieve a silky, pourable consistency.
- Transform crisp vegetables into delicate ribbons: utilize a sharp knife to slice bell peppers into thin strips, shred purple cabbage into delicate slivers, and julienne carrots for an elegant presentation.
- Pour the vibrant peanut sauce over the noodles, ensuring each strand is lavishly coated. Introduce the sliced vegetables and gently fold to create a colorful, well-integrated mixture.
- Transfer the noodle medley into individual serving vessels. Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro, a scattering of crushed peanuts, and a wedge of lime for diners to squeeze at their discretion.
Notes
- Choose rice noodles or gluten-free spaghetti for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the dish’s delightful texture and flavor profile.
- Swap traditional peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies while keeping the creamy sauce intact.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce or tamari to control salt levels, making the recipe heart-healthy and diet-friendly for those monitoring sodium intake.
- Add protein like grilled tofu, shredded chicken, or edamame to transform this into a more substantial meal that satisfies different nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg