Thai Peanut Noodles
A delicious one-pot vegetarian meal done in less than 30 minutes!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz. spaghetti broken in half
- 3 T. sesame oil divided
- 1 T. minced garlic
- 1 T. minced ginger
- 3 green onions sliced, white & green parts separated
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 lg. carrot thinly sliced into matchsticks
- salt to taste
- PEANUT SAUCE:
- 1/4 c. peanut butter
- 3 T. soy sauce
- 2 T. rice vinegar
- 2 T. honey
- 2 T. water
- 1 T. Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes optional
- GARNISHES:
- 2 T. chopped cilantro
- 3 T. chopped roasted peanuts
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1-2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Break spaghetti in half. Cook according to package directions. Drain spaghetti and return to the pot. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, toss to coat; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, water, Sriracha and red pepper flakes if using; set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet over high heat add 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Once hot, add minced garlic, ginger and the white part of the green onion; Sauté for a minute.
- Add red bell pepper and carrots and cook for 1-2 minutes. Veggies should be crisp-tender.
- Add the peanut butter sauce and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the cooked spaghetti gently toss so that noodles are well coated with the sauce. Cook for a minute; season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro and peanuts. Squeeze lime juice over all and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Cook’s Note: Prep all veggies in advance because this dish cooks quickly!
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