Spicy Peanut Edamame Noodles
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 729kcal
Spicy edamame peanut noodles with a silky, customizable sauce and crisp veggies. Fast, satisfying, and packed with weeknight-friendly flavor.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz soba noodles substitute whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish
- ½ cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds for garnish
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon warm water adjust, to thin sauce as needed
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust to spice level
- ½ lime juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook soba noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain, rinse under cool water, and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter and warm water until smooth. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, sriracha, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with additional warm water as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning for salt, acidity, or heat.
- Warm edamame in microwave for 1-2 minutes or sauté in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss cooked noodles with sauce until fully coated.
- Add edamame, carrot, bell pepper, and green onions. Toss to combine.
- Divide among bowls. Garnish with cilantro, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust with more warm water for a thinner sauce or more peanut butter for a thicker one.
- Use natural creamy peanut butter for the smoothest sauce (avoid those with added sugar or oil). Adjust with more warm water for thinner sauce or more peanut butter for thicker
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Variations:
- Add crispy tofu or tempeh for a more filling meal.
- For spicier noodles, increase sriracha or add chili garlic sauce
- Include shredded cabbage or snap peas for more vegetables
- Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter
- Use rice noodles for gluten-free version
Nutrition
Calories: 729kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 1746mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3644IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 5mg
