Quick, easy, versatile and very slurpable Peanut Noodles! Perfect for midweek dinners and meal prep, and the only cooking required is boiling the noodles!
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These peanut noodles are the perfect combo of raw, crunchy veg, and peanut sauce-y, slurpy noodles. They take barely any time to prepare and involve minimal cooking. I'd say that's a midweek dinner winner!
The veggies listed in the recipe are just a guide. This is such a versatile recipe. Pretty much any vegetable that is good raw will work well, so take it as an opportunity to clear out your veg drawer. I've previously used shredded white or red cabbage, broccoli, shredded Brussels sprouts, defrosted edamame beans, celery, kale, etc, and it turns out delicious every time!
Enjoy the noodles as they are or try topping them with some baked tofu, nutritional yeast tofu, or vegan chick'n to make them even more substantial. I also love using the peanut noodles as a filling in lettuce wraps with some extra peanut sauce for drizzling!
Mel x
P.S. Love noodles? Be sure to check out my ridiculously easy vegan noodles!
Let's Make Peanut Noodles!
Can't wait to make it? The full printable recipe is below, but first, let me walk you through the steps to set you up for success in your kitchen. I recommend watching my recipe video if you're more of a visual learner:
1 - Whisk or blend the sauce ingredients together. The colour/appearance will be different depending on which method you choose. Blending makes it lighter and much smoother.
2 - Chop the raw veggies.
3 - Boil the noodles until al dente, then rinse them in cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
4 - Toss the sauce and veggies through the noodles, then serve in bowls with toppings such as cilantro, lime, chopped peanuts, chopped fresh chili, and sesame seeds.
Meal Prep Tips
This recipe is just perfect for making ahead and meal prep. You have a few options:
- Prep ahead - Make the sauce and store it in a jar in the fridge. Chop the veggies and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. Cook the noodles when you want them, then toss them all together and serve. Dinner in approximately 5 minutes tops (depending on noodle variety and the cooking time)!
- Meal prep - Make everything as per the recipe, noodles and all, toss it all together and store in an airtight container in the fridge or divide up between meal prep containers. It will keep for 3 to 4 days. Save the chopped peanuts and cilantro for sprinkling on when you are about to eat it so they stay crunchy and vibrant.
- Double up - If you love sauce, make a double batch of the peanut sauce. It keeps really well in the fridge for about 7 to 10 days if you made it with water as the liquid, and about 4 to 5 days if you used coconut milk. It will thicken up a little. Thin it with a little water or coconut milk. Use for making more noodles, dipping, stir-fries, marinating tofu or tempeh, drizzling on bowl meals and salads, etc.
- Freeze - The sauce can be frozen for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and thin as necessary with a drop of water or coconut milk. I do not recommend freezing the noodles and vegetables.
Recipe FAQs
Many regular store-bought noodles are vegan. A basic noodle dough is just made with some kind of flour (often wheat flour, buckwheat flour or rice flour), salt and water. However, there are a couple of ingredients you need to look out for that can make your noodles not vegan-friendly. Those are egg and lecithin.
Obviously avoid any noodles labelled as "egg noodles" because they will, of course, have eggs in them. Rice noodles are pretty much always egg-free, but as with any noodles, it's always wise to have a quick check of the ingredients list, even if on first impressions you think the noodles look ok. Sometimes, especially with chow mein noodles, you will find egg hiding in there, either labelled as egg, egg yolk, egg white, egg protein or egg powder.
If you spot lecithin listed, know that it can be plant or animal-derived, so unless either one of those sources is stated clearly on the label, or the noodles are marked as "vegan", it's best to check with the manufacturer. Often a Google search will give you the answer, too.
Noodle varieties that are most likely to be naturally vegan are rice noodles, udon noodles, soba noodles and regular dried spaghetti or pasta noodles.
Either crunchy or smooth peanut butter is fine.
Yes. Omit the sesame oil.
You can use any noodles in this recipe. Just be sure to check they are vegan. Personal favourites are soba, rice or udon noodles.
Recipe
Peanut Noodles
Author:WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
Ingredients
FOR THE PEANUT SAUCE
- ½ cup (125 grams) natural peanut butter , or seed butter (almond butter works well too)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce , or Tamari or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil , omit to make oil-free
- 1 medium lime , zest and juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger (about a thumb-sized piece)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup , or brown/coconut sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sriracha , or any other hot sauce
- about ½ cup (120 mls) water or canned coconut milk , you might not need it all
FOR THE NOODLES
- 8 oz (227 grams) noodles , any such as soba, rice or udon noodles
- 2 medium carrots , cut into matchsticks or ribbons with a potato peeler
- 2 bell peppers , deseeded & sliced thinly
- ½ an English cucumber , cut into matchsticks or ribbons with a potato peeler
- 4 green onions , chopped into rounds
OPTIONAL GARNISHES
- 1 handful peanuts , roughly chopped
- 1 large handful fresh cilantro , chopped. (coriander in the UK)
INSTRUCTIONS
For the sauce
- Add all ingredients to a blender, starting with half of the water or coconut milk. Blend until smooth then add a little more water or coconut milk to thin as necessary. The amount you need will depend on how thick or runny your peanut butter is. Bear in mind that the noodles are easier to toss if the sauce isn't too thick. Set aside. If you don't have a blender, grate or mince the garlic and ginger very finely, then whisk everything together in a bowl.
For the noodles
- Prepare the vegetables and set them aside.
- Boil a large pan of water. Once it reaches a rolling boil add the noodles. Give them a stir to separate and cook until just tender. I tend to cook mine for about 1 minute less than it says on the packet. As soon as they are ready, drain through a colander or sieve and run under plenty of cold water to stop them cooking anymore. Be sure to shake any excess water out.
- Transfer the noodles to a large bowl. Pour over the peanut sauce and give it a good toss, then add the chopped veggies and toss those through too.
- Serve warm or cold, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts.
NOTES
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NUTRITION
Recipe adapted from Sam Turnbull's 15 Minute Peanut Noodles from Fuss Free Vegan.
Karissa says
Best peanut sauce ever! Thanks!
Caron Reid says
Oh wow!!! Modified slightly to suit personal taste - didn't have lime so used lemon - didn't use oil or spicy sauce - but this is absolutely delicious! Even better that it can be freezed - prepped in advance. Thank you so much.
Leo says
Such an amazing dish which is very tasty!
marquis | realrawkitchen says
I love this, it's so simple and like a more filling version of pad thai. I've been looking for a solid classic peanut sauce recipe... I'll give this one a try ?
Kim Arsenault says
I made this tonight and it was a HUGE hit!! So easy (which I love!) and so delicious. Thank-you for all these wonderful recipes! We also have your cookbook, so we're pretty much only using your recipes for our meals now - they are simply that good :)
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you so much Kim!
Elie Mallah says
Excellent! Tried it with red pepper and slices brussel spouts. You are right, both veggies and condiments can be added to your taste
Ellie
Miriam Attard says
Quick, easy and fresh! Will make again :)
Caron says
Whole family loved them. Quick easy and tasty! Thank you for sharing.
marianne says
kids hated it. wasn't filling, certainly took a lot longer than 15 min.
John says
Very good basic peanut sauce recipe that’s very easy to make in comparison to the flavor and substance, I love it, added peas and green peppers, oh and only one tablespoon lime juice. I’ve tried many different peanut sauce recipes and they are all relatively easy to make but having the right ingredients one must be prepared! This one on the other hand is very simple and so delicious!
A Virtual Vegan says
I'm really pleased you enjoyed it John!
Kristi says
Can you use japanse ramen noodles. I couldn't find chow mein noodles at the store that werent hard.
A Virtual Vegan says
Any noodles that you like will do!
Steph says
Well, it took me an hour and 15 minutes to make, not 15 minutes. Cleaning and prepping the vegetables took forever. The taste of the lime was overwhelming in the finished sauce, I would definitely use less were I to try it again. I would have liked to use hot sauce but I've only ever used chili pepper flakes in recipes before, so I have no idea what options are out there, some examples would have been helpful. Loved how the Thai rice noodles turned out but really needs something with more substance to accompany it, the vegetables alone aren't enough. Maybe the cubed tofu or mushrooms would work.
Teresa says
Added celery as well, accidentally used 3 Tbs of maple syrup. My children did not complain. Thanks
Lisa Hase says
SHould i use pure peanut butter with no added sugar or oil or just the normal skippy peanut butter that we put on bread? Thanks in advance :)
A Virtual Vegan says
The peanut butter in my recipes is always the natural kind with just peanuts as the ingredient or peanuts and some salt. Using something like Skippy, especially in this, wouldn't give the best results because it's sweetened. Hope that helps!
Katie says
Loved this recipe! The sauce is especially delicious and it's so easy to make! I sauteed broccoli for a few minutes to add even more crunch and some extra iron.
Jennifer Peters says
This was quick, easy and delicious!
A Virtual Vegan says
So glad you enjoyed it Jennifer!
Susan says
Very delicious. Slowly getting my hubby onboard with plant based diet and he enjoyed it. I can see this being a weekly staple in our house. Perfect since it comes together quickly. Considering making the peanut sauce in advance to have on hand. Will this keep well in refrigerator?
A Virtual Vegan says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, and yes it will keep well in the refrigerator. I would imagine it would keep for up to a week in a sealed container. Sauces like that tend to thicken a little when stored so just add a little extra water or even more lime juice to thin it out if necessary before you use it.
Jennifer Peters says
I meal prepped on Sunday and mixed up the sauce in advance. I made the recipe on Tuesday and it turned out perfectly. I stored it in a mason jar and when I was ready to use it then I just shook it up until it was well blended.
A Virtual Vegan says
Good to know. You're obviously much more organized than me!
Nathalie says
What a delicious and easy recipe to make! I feel even better eating it because of the raw veggies! Yum!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you! So glad you are enjoying it!
Jena says
My daughter and I made this last night for dinner. It was super fast, she made the peanut sauce and I chopped the veggies. We doubled the recipe hoping for left overs, there were NONE left over. My family LOVED the bold peanut sauce (we put in a little extra oomph of the spice) and the watery crunch of the raw vegetables. I also added cauliflower rice. I didnt have green onions to garnish so I sautéed shallot and added it with the raw veggies then garnished w/hemp hearts.
A Virtual Vegan says
Sounds lovely! I'm so glad you both enjoyed it. You'll have to triple it next time! ;O)
Maria Bolanos says
Yesterday I made the recipe because I already had all the ingredients at my place so..... I decided to try it.
When I was measuring the soy sauce I realized the bottle was almost empty ! So I put 2 tbs of soy sauce and 1 of liquid aminos.
OMG ! This recipe is delicious! Simple and easy to prepare.
Everybody loved it ! Thank you !
Greetings from Mexico
A Virtual Vegan says
Thats awesome Maria! I am so glad you all enjoyed it. It's a regular here now because it's so quick!