Description
Easy Peanut Sesame Noodles are a deliciously creamy and nutty dish that combines silky noodles with a rich peanut sauce infused with sesame oil. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive potluck dish, this recipe is both comforting and versatile. Customize it with your favorite proteins and vegetables to create a meal that delights every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly
- colorful veggies (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), and minced garlic until smooth.
- Toss the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce in a large bowl until fully coated. Add hot water if the mixture is too thick.
- Mix in chopped green onions and any additional veggies for added flavor and color.
- Serve topped with sesame seeds and an optional drizzle of sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg