Our 15-minute peanut noodles recipe is a healthy meal you can make at a moment’s notice.
No matter what your busy schedule looks like, keep yourself nourished with these creamy and quick peanut noodles. They’re the ultimate convenient meal ready in 15 minutes. But don’t be fooled — simple doesn’t mean uninspiring, this recipe packs a heap of flavor in each bite.
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Noodles
Comes together in minutes. Prep some edamame and quick-cook noodles, mix the sauce ingredients together, toss in all together, and you’re done. Viola!
Inexpensive. Because this recipe uses ingredients like noodles, frozen edamame, and peanut butter, it keeps costs low without compromising taste or nutrition.
Packed with fiber. Beans like edamame are fiber-packed superstars that provide health benefits for both your heart and gut. They’re a no-brainer nutrient addition to any bowl.
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Easy and Nourishing
Coming up with meals that are both quick and nourishing can oftentimes feel like a challenge. However, with the right ingredients — and a surefire recipe like our 15-minute Peanut Noodles — you can fuel up with good-for-you food while keeping your kitchen time to a minimum.
- Edamame: This healthy legume is a quality source of plant protein and fiber. These two nutrients help promote fullness and meal satisfaction. The fiber feeds the good bacteria in your gut to support digestion and may also help support heart health by lowering cholesterol.
- Peanut Butter: This humble nut butter provides both protein and healthy monounsaturated fats, the combination of which is shown to help better manage blood sugar levels that influence mood and energy.
- Limes: This citrusy green fruit is loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants that are associated with reducing inflammation and supporting your immune system. It is also great to note that the vitamin C found in limes may help with better absorbing certain nutrients like the iron found in foods like edamame and peanut butter.
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15-Minute Peanut Noodles (Serves 2)
Ingredients
- 2 servings of noodles
- 1 ½ cups frozen edamame, thawed
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp Chinese Five Spice, optional
- 2 tsp sesame oil, optional
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup water
- Crushed peanuts for garnish
- Thinly sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles and edamame according to package instructions. If boiling, add the edamame to the boiling pot of noodles during the last minute of cooking to save yourself extra dishes.
- In a large bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, seasonings, sesame oil, lime zest, and juice. Whisk everything together until it starts to thicken.
- Add water and whisk again to combine until smooth. Adjust the consistency of the sauce by stirring in water 1 tablespoon at a time until it has reached your preferred thickness.
- Add the noodles and edamame to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve topped with scallions and crushed peanuts, and enjoy!
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