Easy vegan Thai-inspired Peanut Noodles that only take 20 minutes to make! Satisfying, protein-packed, and a perfect quick meal or take-along lunch.
These creamy, flavorful peanut noodles are a satisfying, protein-packed meal. Plus they only take 20 minutes to assemble. Serve them warm, or chill first to let the flavors develop even further. (I enjoy both ways, but prefer them cold.)
They also make a wonderful take-along lunch served with your favorite vegetables or edamame on the side. I find this dish so pleasantly filling and energizing.
Ingredients for Peanut Noodles
For this recipe you will need:
- Spaghetti noodles (or your own favorite)
- Natural peanut butter
- Maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- Tamari
- Fresh lemon or lime juice
- Garlic
- Ginger
I absolutely adore the Thai-inspired Peanut Sauce. (We also enjoy it on this Fresh Thai-Style Quinoa Salad.)
Make this dish your own with your favorite additions. Include fresh sugar snap peas, bell pepper, shredded carrot, cabbage, edamame, or baked tofu. I love sprinkling crushed peanuts on top for crunchy texture.
Easy Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
- 8 oz. spaghetti noodles (gluten-free if desired)
For the Thai Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup or brown sugar (more/less to taste)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp. fresh grated ginger (more to taste)
- Hot water to thin to desired consistency
For serving (optional):
- Crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, fresh lime juice, green onion, sriracha, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, taking care not to overcook. Drain when finished.
- Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce:Mince garlic and grate ginger. (I use a microplane grater for ginger.) In a medium/large mixing bowl, add all peanut sauce ingredients except water.Heat 3/4 cup water to just under boiling. Add hot water a couple tablespoons at a time, slowly whisking and working the mixture together.Continue adding water and whisking until sauce is thin enough to mix the noodles in. (I usually add about 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup hot water.) Adjust flavors if needed.
- When pasta is cooked and drained, immediately add it to bowl with peanut sauce. Gently toss to combine. (Sauce will thicken further when combined with pasta.)
- Serve with any desired toppings. Add fresh lime juice or extra tamari for a flavor boost if needed. Great served warm or chilled!
Notes
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Megan
Delicious and fast! Great way to use leftover spaghetti and have a great dinner in the table in minutes! My 2 year old loved it too (though my picky preschoolers balked). I added shredded carrots and peas and we topped with crushed peanuts and green onion, sriracha for hubby and I.
Kaitlin McGinn
Awesome, Megan! So great to hear that, thanks so much for your feedback! (And also thanks for sharing your beautiful photo on Instagram too!) Wishing you all a most lovely week! -Kaitlin
Veronica
These Asian peanut noodles are absolutely scrumptious and just bursting with flavor, my sister and I enjoyed them immensely on our girls night in!
Kaitlin McGinn
Yay! Wonderful to hear you both enjoyed, Veronica! Thanks so much for the kind feedback. Wishing you both a great week!
Marilyn
Delicious! I'm very new to plant based and make ahead lunches are super important to me for success. The batch I made of this was perfect for this, thank you Kaitlin! I added the scallions and red pepper as suggests and also topped it with shredded carrot and bean sprouts for crunch and color.
Kaitlin McGinn
Hi Marilyn! Wonderful to hear that! I'm a big fan of make-ahead and leftovers as well. So thrilled this worked out for you and I love your carrot & bean sprout addition - yum! Wishing you all the joy on your new plant-based journey! -Kaitlin
PureGusto Coffee Company
WOW THIS IS AWESOME. Thank you!
Onlinecake.in
This is seriously the best recipe that I have ever made, and quite possibly one of the best ones that I have ever eaten. It was fantastic. Thank you!
Kaitlin McGinn
Thrilled to hear you enjoyed it so much! Thanks for the sweet comment!
Wendy T
This was really good! Thumbs up from the family. I used rice noodles and added some broccoli for extra crunch.
Kaitlin McGinn
Hi Wendy! Great to hear your family enjoyed! Love the rice noodle & broccoli addition. Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a message & rating. Wishing you all a beautiful week! -Kaitlin