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Easy Vegan Peanut Noodles Recipe

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This Easy Vegan Peanut Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender rice noodles tossed in a creamy peanut sauce with fresh vegetables. It’s a perfect vegan meal that combines the nuttiness of peanut butter with savory soy sauce and a hint of acidity from rice vinegar, complemented by crisp carrots, garlic, onions, and sweet green peas.

Ingredients

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Noodles

  • 10 oz rice noodles

Vegetables

  • 1 large carrot, chopped into coins
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 1 cup green peas

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles: Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions, usually boiling for around 10 minutes until tender. Once cooked, drain and rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking.
  2. Cook vegetables: While the noodles are cooking, heat the sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped carrots, minced garlic, and diced red onion. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until they soften and the onions become translucent.
  3. Make sauce: To the pan with the softened vegetables, add the peanut butter, tomato paste, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir thoroughly to combine all sauce ingredients into a creamy and well-blended mixture.
  4. Add noodles: Add the drained and rinsed noodles to the pan with the sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the peanut sauce. Stir in the green peas and heat through if needed. Serve immediately once well-coated and warm.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add tofu or edamame beans.
  • Adjust the soy sauce quantity to taste, especially if you prefer a less salty dish.
  • Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture if desired.
  • Add a splash of sriracha or chili flakes for some heat.
  • Serve garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for extra flavor and crunch.

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