Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry

This peanut noodle stir-fry features tender ramen noodles and crisp, colorful vegetables tossed in a rich, velvety peanut sauce. It is a quick and satisfying plant-based meal that delivers savory, sweet, and nutty flavors in every single bite.

Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry
  • Prep time: 12 minutes
  • Cook time: 18 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ramen noodles or brown rice noodles
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 green onions, sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, minced ginger, minced garlic, and warm water until completely smooth.
  3. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the sliced red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, shredded carrots, and the white parts of the green onions, stir-frying for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing continuously for 2 minutes until everything is thoroughly coated and warmed through.
  7. If the sauce is too thick, splash in a tablespoon of warm water at a time to reach your desired consistency.
  8. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and crushed roasted peanuts before serving hot.

Tips

  • Rinse the cooked noodles under cold water immediately after draining to prevent them from becoming mushy and sticking together.
  • Use natural, runny peanut butter with only peanuts and salt listed as ingredients for the best flavor and sauce emulsification.
  • Feel free to customize this dish by adding extra protein like pan-seared tofu or edamame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes, simply use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce and choose gluten-free brown rice or buckwheat noodles.

What can I use if I have a peanut allergy?

Sunflower seed butter or almond butter make excellent direct substitutions for peanut butter in this recipe.

Can this stir-fry be eaten cold?

Yes, this dish is incredibly delicious served cold as a refreshing noodle salad the next day.