Noodles with Peanut Sauce and broccoli on white plate. Food styling by Catrine Kelty.

Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Chef Lainie Forman
The Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe from Cooking Matters combines cooked noodles with a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. It's a quick, simple weeknight dinner with a rich, savory taste.

Ingredients 

  • 1 package Pasta 16 ounces; whole wheat
  • ¼ cup Peanut Butter
  • cup Water Warm
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium
  • 2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 bag Frozen Vegetables Thawed; broccoli, snow peas, etc.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Medium Bowl
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • Microwave

Instructions

  • Cook pasta using package directions. Make sauce and veggies while pasta cooks.
  • In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and warm water. Stir into a smooth, thin sauce.
  • Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Mix until sugar dissolves. If using, stir in red pepper flakes.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add thawed frozen veggies and ½ cup water. Steam in microwave for 3-5 minutes. Drain any excess water.
  • Pour peanut sauce and steamed veggies over cooked, drained pasta. Toss to combine. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • Top with sliced cooked chicken breast, firm tofu, or chopped peanuts if you like.
  • Top with any heated leftover veggies you like.
  • Add ½ teaspoon minced garlic or minced ginger to the peanut sauce.
  • Try garnishing with rinsed and chopped green onions, cilantro, or lime wedges.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
293
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
463
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
272
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
1796
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Frozen Vegetables, Noodle, Noodles, Peanut Butter, Peanut Sauce, Peanuts, Soy Sauce, Whole Wheat Noodles, Whole Wheat Pasta
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