Spicy Peanut Noodles

Spicy Peanut Noodles are a delightful vegan dish that combines chewy noodles with a rich, spicy peanut sauce, topped with fresh vegetables. This dish is not only bursting with flavor but also offers a satisfying texture that will please any palate.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Peanut butter - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sriracha - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped (for garnish)
• Crushed peanuts - 2 tablespoons (for garnish)

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, Sriracha, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce, tossing well to coat the noodles evenly.
4. Add the sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrot to the noodles, mixing gently.
5. Serve the noodles in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions, cilantro, and crushed peanuts.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from peanut butter, which can support heart health.
• Contains a variety of vegetables providing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

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