Peanut Butter Noodles Easy (Printer-Friendly Version)

Flavorful peanut butter noodles with veggies, ready fast. Toss in your favorite protein for a satisfying twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 8 ounces dried rice noodles

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 large carrot, julienned

→ Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
06 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
09 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 teaspoon sriracha
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Cooking Oil

13 - 2 tablespoons peanut oil

→ Garnishes

14 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook rice noodles according to package instructions in boiling water until just tender, approximately 5 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water to halt cooking.
02 - Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red bell pepper and carrot. Sauté for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, lime juice, honey, sriracha, and ground ginger until smooth.
04 - Pour sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
05 - Add cooked rice noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with sauce and vegetables.
06 - Divide among serving bowls. Top with chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Additional Tips:

01 - To reduce sodium, use low sodium versions of chicken broth and soy sauce. Spaghetti or lo mein noodles can be substituted if desired.
02 - For extra protein, add cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, pork, or scrambled eggs just before serving.