Description
Experience the delightful blend of tender rice noodles, vibrant veggies, and a rich peanut sauce in this quick and easy Thai noodle recipe. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
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For the Noodles:
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp water (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Noodles: Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes until soft but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Chop the Vegetables: Cut bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Create the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and water until smooth. Adjust to taste if necessary.
- 4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Add chopped vegetables and stir-fry for another 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 5. Combine Everything: Add drained noodles to the skillet along with the sauce. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to plates or bowls and garnish with crushed peanuts or chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg